Plagodis Geometer Caterpillar
Plagodis sp. fam. Geometridae
Host plant: Not recorded
Dates found: 06 September, 2025
Locations found: Babler State Park, St. Louis County, MO
Notes: Plagodis larvae are well camouflaged to look like woody twigs on their host plants. Their body shape and coloration are not their only tools to use in their adaptive subterfuge. When disturbed, these twig mimics will become rigid instead of attempting to flea, often assuming this position while being handled.
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