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Slug, or cup, moth caterpillar

Limacodidae or Euclidae

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Field Notes

Habitat:

Subtropical mountainous area. Thick brush and trees. Humid

Notes:

Was really excited to find a cup moth caterpillar in its cocoon stage today!

Species ID Suggestions

Slug Moth Caterpillar

Parasa sp.

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Comments (1)
bayucca
Limacodidae, most probably a Parasa sp., but not P. pastoralis and not P. lepida and not P. consocia.

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Animals with Warning Colors
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Nature in Yellow
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Moths of the World
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2015 Best Wildlife Photo

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PublishedOctober 3, 2015

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