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BF060 Scarlet-Winged Lichen Moth Wherigo Cache

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Hidden : 6/9/2018
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 medium-sized Scarlet-winged Lichen Moth adult has bright colors, while its dull caterpillar blends in nicely on the lichens that speckle tree trunks everywhere.

Camouflage works well for the caterpillar of the Scarlet-winged Lichen Moth. Its brown speckled coloring matches exactly with the lichen that it feeds on. Lichens are a fungus-algae hybrid, though some are fungus-bacterial hybrids. The fungus brings water to the team, while the algae/bacteria brings photosynthetic food.These delicate flakes grow on the trunks of tree, forming a crust of sorts on the bark. They are also commonly seen on old stones walls and boulders. The caterpillar eats away at the lichen until it is ready to pupate.

The red and black adults emerge in spring or summer. They can be found in or near woodlands and pine forests. They are mostly nocturnal, and are attracted to lights. They are similar in appearance to their cousin, the Painted Lichen Moth. The Painted Lichen Moth has a more orange hue and a bit of black on the thorax ('shoulder plate') where the Scarlet-winged Lichen Moth is red.

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 Wherigo questions, not the actual hides.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Yrg’f yrnir Qbpgbe Jub bhg bs guvf, z’xnl?

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)