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Tussock Moth Caterpillar
Calliteara horsfieldii
1.35711, 103.819
Field Notes
Description:
Around 4 - 5 cm long, it moves quite fast on the branch.
Four dense packed brushes noticed in the front middle part.
A few caterpillar have white colored brushes but they are outnumbered by the yellow ones.
The cocoon is made of layers of fine silky material.
Habitat:
Ixora plants, residential neighborhood.
Notes:
Itchy to skin
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 10, 2013
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