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Tussock Moth Caterpillar

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Field Notes

Description:

The caterpillar or larval stage has distinctive appearance of alternating bristles and haired projections. Many tussock moth caterpillars have urticating hairs (often hidden among longer, softer hairs), which can cause painful reactions if they come into contact with skin.

Habitat:

Urban garden on Lantana camara.

Notes:

(Erebidae; Lymantriinae)

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Tussock Moth Caterpillars

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Comments (7)
maplemoth662
Photo No. 3: A very beautiful caterpillar....
Neil Ross
How adorable is the second photo? Gave me a giggle. Lovely series, Leana.
Leana Lahom-Cristobal
Thank you TamaraMiranda! The caterpillar may be getting its color from its orange Lantana camara host plant.

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Moths in the Philippines
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Biodiversity in Nueva Ecija, Philippines

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PublishedApril 2, 2016

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