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Tussock Moth Caterpillar

Calliteara sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Big caterpillar, approx. 9 cm long.

Habitat:

Notes:

The leaf under this caterpillar was a normal size Sea Hibiscus (Hibiscus tiliaceus) leaf.

Species ID Suggestions

Tussock Moth Caterpillar

Calliteara sp.

Reference Link
NuwanChathuranga
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Comments (1)
Tabris Tabarsi
Thanks you Nuwan, it's really look like Calliteara caterpillar. I'll have to dig deeper, there are many species in Wikipedia list.

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PublishedMarch 9, 2014

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