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Geometrid caterpilar

Family Geometridae

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Field Notes

Description:

When upset this caterpillar assumes a very interesting coil like shape. Besides, it has a beautiful redish color.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Sergio Monteiro
My guess is that it was trying to mimic a snail, Ingrid3.
Ingrid3
AMAZING SHOT! What a peculiar posture! Are we trying to look threatening or less conspicuous?

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Caterpillars of Parana, Brazil
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PublishedNovember 4, 2013

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