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Caterpillar

Polytela gloriosae

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Field Notes

Description:

2.5 cm - 3 cm long & 5 mm thick. Colorful. White spots on dark maroon shining body. Head & tail parts are orange.

Habitat:

Forest floor

Species ID Suggestions

Lily moth caterpillar

Polytela gloriosae

Reference Link
NuwanChathuranga
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Comments (4)
bayucca
Please, add the correct common name: Lily moth caterpillar, thanks!

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PublishedJuly 2, 2013

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