Red-humped-caterpillar

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• Oedemasia salicis

  Western Red-Humped Caterpillar Moth

  Oedemasia salicis is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae. The common name refers to the distinctive red hump on its caterpillar. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light. The species is associated with willow and poplar host plants.

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