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Dead leaf mimic caterpillar
Archaeoprepona demophon (Nymphalidae)
11.2526, -85.8697
Field Notes
Description:
A startling find on a low shrub, there were two large caterpillars of this species on this single plant and few leaves left. A dead leaf on a nearby shrub caught my eye, I include it for comparison, and for fun.
Habitat:
Dim forest understory on a steep rocky slope just paces in from the main highway to San Juan del Sur, within 10 km of the town center.
Notes:
Various sources suggest this insect mainly feeds on plants in the Annonaceae. The adult is striking see http://www.butterflyworld.com/butterflyguide/ArchaeopreponaDemophon.html
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