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Slug Caterpillar

Podalia sp

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Field Notes

Description:

Probably a Slug caterpillar. The last pic is with my rock pick for scale.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
bayucca
Looks like a Megalopygidae, common ones are Megalopyge or Podalia sp.

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El mini-mundo de Costa Rica
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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Life in Costa Rica
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PublishedMay 27, 2014

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