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Caterpillar of Lappet Moth

Trabala sp

Photo by AlbertKang
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Description:

Caterpillar of Lappet Moth - Trabala sp, shedding its hairs in preparation to pupate. During this time, they sheds their hairs and mix it with their silk to spin the cocoon.

Habitat:

Tropical rainforest.

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PublishedFebruary 7, 2018

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