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Transverse Moth Caterpillar

Xanthodes transversa

Photo by Dan Doucette
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

lime green, about 4cm

Habitat:

forest edge

Notes:

I spotted this caterpillar along the road through Baluran national park.

Species ID Suggestions

Moth Caterpillar

Xanthodes transversa

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Jason Alexander
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Comments (2)
Jason Alexander
Great found Dan! I also spotted this red butt caterpillar last year at Grand Forest Park, where I took u there..

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PublishedMay 3, 2014

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