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Tiger Moth

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Description:

Purple caterpillar with amber spots and both amber and black hairs.

Habitat:

Sword fern in backyard

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Comments (3)
luke.mackin
Beautiful! But I imagine you wouldn't want to touch it!

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PublishedApril 28, 2013

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