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Tawny Coster Caterpillar

Acraea terpsicore

Photo by Wild Things
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Description:

The butterfly exudes an oily and smelly yellow liquid when handled and is unpalatable to birds and most insects. They are well protected and have a slow and weak flight, frequently visiting flowers and are easily netted.

Habitat:

Seen at a small forest near a farm.

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