Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center
The lateral flanges on A2-A5 are characteristic of three inchworms commonly encountered (see Nemoria darwiniata; the third species, Synchlora aerata, is not illustrated). Coloration in this species is more consistent than in N. darwiniata. Body is green with minute white dots and oblique yellow-white stripes. This species is most common on ocean spray during May and June.
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U.S. Geological Survey
URL: http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/insects/catnw/pht21-2.htm
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