DEPRESSARIA DAUCELLA
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DESCRIPTION: A beautiful little caterpillar that is black throughout except for the orange bands on each flank that run almost the entire length of the body. The are also various glossy black spots that are set off by a clear white outline. Usually found in large numbers where the foodplant is abundant. FOODPLANT: Water Dropwort and similar plants. SEASON: June to August.

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