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Io moth caterpillar

Automeris io

Photo by bugadrienne
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26.3587, -80.0831

Field Notes

Description:

Large green caterpillar with lateral red and white stripes. Has urticating hairs that are able to cause irritation.

Habitat:

Found in front of some shops in Boca Raton, FL.

Notes:

It looked to have an injury to the head.
I brought it home and it pupated. I hope it ecloses.

Species ID Suggestions

Automeris io

Io Moth caterpillar
bugadrienne
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