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Tussock Moth caterpillar
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Field Notes
Description:
Covered with white hairs long and bristle-like and spread out in tufts down the sides. Two long, sharp black pencil like hairs protrude near the front. Has 4 orange lumps on the top middle body. Has 2 black protruding "eyes like" on the sides middle body. Has 2 white short "wings like" on both sides middle body. About 2,5cm.
Touching the hairs will set off an allergic reaction in many humans, some species will leave a persistent and painful rash.
Habitat:
Tropical equatorial
Notes:
Not sure about scientific name, but looks very similar to Tussock Moth caterpillar.
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