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Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

Black and yellow caterpillar covered by spines for protection. About 6 cm long.

Habitat:

Semi desert

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
Carol Snow Milne
Very cool! This reminds me of Datana caterpillars except for the spikes. But maybe it is in the same family.

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Mexico Horn of Plenty
Mission
2012 Best Wildlife Photo
Mission
Caterpillars and larvae of the World
Mission
Flora y Fauna de San Luis Potosí

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PublishedSeptember 24, 2012

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