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Flannel moth

Podalia our Megalopyge sp; Megalopygidae

Photo by Sckel
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Field Notes

Notes:

I found this wonderful caterpillar walking lost in my plastic bucket. My yard is in an urban area. I did not know what plant It fed on. There are several plants in my garden. I encouraged him to experiment several non-poisonous leaves, It chose the fresh leaves of Terminalia catappa. It is a Megalopygidae caterpillar. Your bristles are stinging for personal defense his. Now It has built a cocoon.

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Comments (5)
Sckel
I add the notes. Thanks DanielePralong.
DanielePralong
Kel, just some information about habitat would be great. Just let us know in what type of habitat you took these photographs. Together with your images this is the most important information you can provide on Project Noah. Thanks in advance :-)
Sckel
thanks DanielePralong
Sckel
I do not know what to write DanielePralong
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PublishedOctober 2, 2018

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