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Grass Demon

Udaspes folus

Photo by SukanyaDatta
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Field Notes

Description:

Tubelike body, translucent, green. No apparent bristles or similar deterrents.

Habitat:

On the leaves of the white ginger lily (Hedychium coronarium), which as younger instar it had rolled up to cover itself. This one was larger and openly on the leaf lamina.

Notes:

Thanks for ID, NuwanChathuranga.

Species ID Suggestions

Grass Demon

Udaspes folus

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NuwanChathuranga
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Comments (3)
SukanyaDatta
NuwanChathuranga Really, really grateful for the ID. THANKS.

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PublishedApril 25, 2014

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