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BF045 Wavy-Lined Emerald Moth Wherigo Cache

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Hidden : 6/8/2018
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:


The cache is not at the posted coordinates.  This Wherigo cache is part of the Florida Finders Fest 2018 Butterfly geo-art.  See below, to determine where the cache is.

The bright green color of the Wavy-Lined Emerald Moth proves that butterflies aren't the only cheery Lepidopterans.

Wavy-Lined Emerald Moths have two sets of thin white lines crossing their bodies from wing to wing. Both have small dips at the veins in the wings which creates a wavy appearance. The body has a bright white line running down the 'spine'. Some small white lines branch out from it closer to the head. This moth rests with its wings spread flat, giving an observer time to notice the pale green fringe along the edges of the wings. They are nocturnal and attracted to lights.

Wavy-Lined Emerald Moths overwinter in part of the larval stage. They can produce two or more broods each year. The yellow and brown caterpillars cover themselves in pieces of plant material like flower petals. This helps them blend into the plant they are feeding on. It also gives them bumps and edges that make it difficult to discern that it is actually a caterpillar and not a strange kind of insect. Look for them as they feed on flowers and shrubs like asters, coneflowers, black-eyed Susans, raspberry bushes, sagebrush, ragweed and goldenrod.

Play this “Play Anywhere” Wherigo cartridge to get the final coordinates.

Wherigo Link

Note: The rather curious hints found in this series refer to the puzzle questions, not the actual hides.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Qvqa’g Pyvag Rnfgjbbq fnl fbzrguvat yvxr gung?

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)