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Browntail Gum Moth larvae

Urocoma baliolalis

Photo by LeanneGardner
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Such a richly coloured caterpillar, with long white hairs around the egde of the body. There are two glands that are clearly visible on the back. Hairs may cause irritation.

Habitat:

Feeds on gum trees (Eucalyptus sp.)

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Urocoma baliolalis

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PublishedJanuary 1, 2016

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