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Milkweed Tussock Caterpillar

Euchaetes egle

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

I went for an early walk when I found dozen of these Milkweed Tussock Caterpillar on the walkway.

Habitat:

Semitropicla forest.

Reference Links:

Euchaetes egle, Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

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Comments (6)
C.Sydes
great series Luis and beautiful detail
beaker98
Very nice series Luis! I haven't seen any of these yet this year.

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PublishedAugust 11, 2013

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