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Lackey Moth (Caterpillar)

Malacosoma neustria

Photo by PedroNicolau
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

This gorgeous bug just wouldn't stop moving and proved to be extremely hard to shoot!

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mendes.madalena
beautiful caterpillar! http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/31750067

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Portugal's Biodiversity
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European Butterflies and Moths
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Moths of the World
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Caterpillars and larvae of the World
Mission
Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais

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PublishedMay 26, 2013

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