Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1131958

Wavy-Lined Emerald
Synchlora aerata

Observation date: August 04, 2017
Date notes: Sunny, 83, slight breeze SW
Submitted by: pashmorgan
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Several of the caterpillars in my submitted image are eating on a Black -eyed Susan. Note abundant frass in photo. Caterpillars appears to have pollen on themselves. We've been observing them grow for about 1 week.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: November 01, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Rensselaer County

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