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Sycamore Moth Caterpillar

Acronicta aceris aceris

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55.6514, 12.1978

Field Notes

Description:

Found it hiding under a tree leaf after a rainy storm. The caterpillar feeds on various maples and also on Common Horse-chestnut, Large-leaved Lime, Mulberry and Pedunculate Oak. The species overwinters as a pupa. Contrary to its bright colours, it is not poisonous, but may cause skin irritation if handled excessively

Habitat:

Urban, backyard

Reference Links:

Sycamore (moth)

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Comments (27)
FaredinAliyevski
Thanks Carol, it's incredible and on top of that it's in my garden so I can see it everyday!
FaredinAliyevski
Some more photos added, finnaly a warm weather came and the catepillar was still on the same spot but this time active and feeding :)
FaredinAliyevski
@ Jopy, Good you don't discriminate colors anymore :). Thanks Smith Zoo and Billo :)
Jopy
haha this time i ignored color...red hair fix it :) looks very crazy!
FaredinAliyevski
Thanks Tina friend :). @bayucca true, it is a crazy one and your looks amazing with less hair.
bayucca
One of the craziest caterpillar I ever have met... http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/12757182
Tiz
Very, very nice my friend!
RachaelB
Beautiful colours. Nice find.

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PublishedSeptember 3, 2013

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