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Riscus hawkmoth caterpillar

Nyceryx riscus

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-23.2023, -45.9492

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!

Species ID Suggestions

Riscus hawkmoth caterpillar

Nyceryx riscus

Comments (7)

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
Incredible camouflage, so very well spotted, Fernando.
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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