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Atlas Moth (Caterpillar)

Attacus atlas

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Field Notes

Description:

Large caterpillar found in mount batur, Bali. Anyone have any idea what species it is?

Habitat:

Volcanic slope

Species ID Suggestions

Atlas Moth

Attacus cf. atlas

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Comments (4)
MadGrady
These are some of my favorite moths, but I have never seen the caterpillar. This guy is awesome. Great picture
NickBlamire-Brown
Awesome thanks guys! I agree. Beautiful caterpillar for a beautiful moth!
bayucca
Saturniidae, Saturniinae, Attacus sp. and looks like being Attacus atlas, but I am not 100% sure, so, please, verify! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attacus_atlas
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PublishedApril 21, 2014

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