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Field Notes

Description:

A one-horned worm found under a Natong(Bicol word) leaf

Habitat:

Under a Natong Leaf

Species ID Suggestions

Vine Hawkmoth (larva - 1st. instar)

Hippotion Celerio

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John B.
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Comments (1)
John B.
Natong in Bicol = Gabi in Tagalog = Taro in English. Your caterpillar is definitely a 1st instar larva and I am pretty sure it is Hippotion celerio. I have observed many H. celerio larvae on Taro leaves.

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PublishedApril 3, 2014

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