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BF071 Manto Tussock Moth Wherigo Cache

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Making room for the 2019 Finders Fest geo-art.
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Hidden : 6/14/2018
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.

A marbled mess of color and pattern, the caterpillars of the Manto Tussock Moth have a hankering for certain evergreens.

Like many Tussock moths, the Manto Tussock Moth has bristled bumps and furry striped legs. The dark wings of the male contrast with lighter wings seen in females. Shades of brown, gray and copper cover males. Large, feathery antennae curve toward the body when resting with wings flat. Tawny brown patches on the forewings are surrounded by white. In warm conditions, females can produce up to three broods in one year. Caterpillars feed on the needles of various pine trees. They are covered with long hairs that are white, black and red. Two long, black tufts of hair extend like antennae near the head. The upper part of the body ('torso') is covered in humps on the dorsal side (back). Three long extensions of dark hairs reach out and away from the rear of the larva. Behavior and life history is unknown for this species despite its expansive range.

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)

Qbpgbe Jub ersreraprf jvyy fgrre lbh nfgenl

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)