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Geometrid Larva

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

An unusual shiny black larva of the Family Geometridae (?), with red and white spots. It appears to have only 3 pair of prolegs at the terminal end. It looked a little like some kind of defecated material.

Habitat:

River Ravine of the Corazon del Fortin, Fortin de Las Flores, Veracruz, Mexico.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Jacob Gorneau
Indeed, and I was also considering the "hump" on the last segment of the body, and the arched midsection.
Jacob Gorneau
Looks very reminiscent of Notodontidae caterpillars.

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PublishedMarch 14, 2013

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