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Slug Moth caterpillar

Photo by deanoso
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Description:

This small caterpillar is about 2-3cm long and has spines growing all over its body. I found it (with several others) under the leaves of a siniguelas tree (Spondias purpurea).

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Comments (7)
deanoso
Thanks, Wilson W. Would you know what genus and species this one is?
deanoso
Thanks, MayraSpringmann. I think it's a lovely caterpillar, too. Looks a little prickly, though. :)
deanoso
Thank you, Leana. I will certainly add the info you gave. :)
Leana Lahom-Cristobal
This is a Slug Moth caterpillar deanoso. Unfortunately I don't know the exact species. You may include this spotting in the mission "Moths in the Philippines", at http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/15913873 . Thanks!

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PublishedSeptember 12, 2013

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