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Cecropia Moth Caterpillar

Hyalophora cecropia

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Description:

Large colorful caterpillar. Greenish-blue body. Light green legs, Blue and yellow spikes.

Species ID Suggestions

Cecropia Moth Caterpillar

Hyalophora cecropia

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Reza Hashemizadeh
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Comments (1)
doreen.chambers.14
Thanks for the ID - so it is a moth not a butterfly. Such a beautiful one too! Doreen

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PublishedAugust 24, 2013

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