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Riscus hawkmoth caterpillar

Nyceryx riscus

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Field Notes

Description:

Master of camouflage, this leaf green caterpillar with discreet side stripes blends well with the leaves of this "Tecoma stans". It has a "horn" at the distal end.

Habitat:

In fornt of my house.

Notes:

Identification by Saturniidae27. Tk's!

Reference Links:

Nyceryx riscus - Wikipedia, Lagarta da Mariposa Nyceryx riscus - Biofaces - Bring Nature Closer

Species ID Suggestions

Riscus hawkmoth caterpillar

Nyceryx riscus

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Saturniidae27
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Comments (7)
FernandoMSoares
Tks Neil Ross and Sergio Monteiro. First I observed the caterpillar feces on the ground (it looks like papaya seed), then I made an active search for some caterpillar among the leaves
Neil Ross
Incredible camouflage, so very well spotted, Fernando.
Sergio Monteiro
Eu já fotografei um bicho ao lado de uma dessas, e só fui perceber a danada quando já estava indo embora!

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