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Gray Cracker Caterpillar

Hamadryas februa

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Field Notes

Description:

Photo take in my backyard small around 4 cm long great color and very well Some Caterpillar has an Innovative defenses as the spine armor like this one has to protect it self also has bright colors to warn predators.

Habitat:

Subtropical forest and edges, cultivated areas with trees. Argentina north through tropical America to Mexico.

Reference Links:

Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

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Comments (2)
Ryan Fezz
Oh to actually see a shot of a Hamadryas larva, thank you, it is much appreciated!

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Mexico Horn of Plenty
Mission
Caterpillars and larvae of the World
Mission
Yucatan Peninsula Biodiversity

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PublishedJune 19, 2013

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