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Moth caterpillar

Photo by SukanyaDatta
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Field Notes

Description:

Brown and bristly. Almost invisible against the stem. Only copious frass gave it away.

Habitat:

Potted Crown of thorns or Euphorbia milii plant.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
SukanyaDatta
Thanks, Tukup...yes it looks a lot like that thorny prickly stem. Great camouflage!
Tukup
Now THAT had to be really hard to see. Great catch Sukanya. Thanks.

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Caterpillars and larvae of the World
Mission
Biodiversity of West Bengal, India
Photographed
PublishedOctober 9, 2019

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