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Adelpha serpa celerio

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Description:

Looks like and Adelpha serpa celerio caterpillar but this is my first time spotting one so I would rather get some help.
This beautiful caterpillar has an interesting defense mecanism and inflates a round protuberance at the end of his body in order to divert predators from it's head.

Notes:

http://butterfliesofamerica.com/adelpha_serpa_celerio_immatures3.htm

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