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Gum looper

Paralaea sp.

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

A chubby green looper caterpillar with lateral stripe and flat face.

Habitat:

Prolific on eucalyptus

Notes:

These can fall slowly to the ground on silken threads.

Reference Links:

Paralaea chionopasta

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