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Lobster Moth Caterpillar

Stauropus sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

A alien looking exotic caterpillar - with an amazing body

Notes:

Eats leaves of the Tea plant (Camellia sinensis)

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Biodiversity of Sri Lanka
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2014 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedJuly 14, 2014

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