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Oleander Hawkmoth caterpillar

Daphnis nerii

Photo by VivBraznell
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Field Notes

Description:

Large aggressive caterpillar. Approximately 3" in length x 1/2" diameter. Dark brown/black upper colour. Dark orange underside. Rows of metallic pale blue dots along sides. Aggressive when touched :(

Habitat:

Found in the undergrowth when weeding the garden

Reference Links:

Daphnis nerii

Species ID Suggestions

Oleander Hawk Moth Caterpillar (pre pupal stage)

Daphnis nerii

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lori.tas
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Biodiversity of Thailand
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PublishedDecember 23, 2015

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