Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1370273

Green Cloverworm Moth
Hypena scabra

Observation date: August 28, 2023
Submitted by: cp2023
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Quite small, like an inchworm, and moved like that. Moved off that cardboard back into the meadow fairly quickly.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: September 04, 2023
Coordinator notes: This caterpillar does move somewhat like the Geometridae (inch-worms) but also has abdominal prolegs, as appears to be the case in your photo. So I think this is it.
Checklist region(s): United States, Connecticut, Fairfield County

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