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Noctuid moth caterpillar

Callopistria sp.

Photo by Juan DiTrani
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The color pattern is very similar to the fern leafs he feeds on, an amazing camouflage

Species ID Suggestions

Noctuid moth caterpillar

Callopistria sp.

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NuwanChathuranga
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Mimetic Animals of the World
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Caterpillars and larvae of the World
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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PublishedAugust 12, 2014

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