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Nolid Moth Caterpillars

Photo by AlbertKang
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Description:

Saw lots of this same caterpillar on the same tree and strangely, all of them have the swollen bulb behind their heads.

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Comments (5)
AlbertKang
Thanks, @Gilma :) I had actually thought they were being parasited.
AlbertKang
Thanks for the info and ID, @ChiefRedEarth :)
Joseph CHIEF REDEARTH
Nice spotting! Hi Albert I think this is Nolid moth caterpillar, and the ball like portion is just to lure its predators and its on the rear side. I have one in my spotting collection.

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Philippine Wildlife
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Macro Insect South East ASIA
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project

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PublishedApril 13, 2014

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