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Field Notes

Description:

Spiky Caterpillar found at my phoenix bush.

Habitat:

Bushes

Notes:

It seems extremely poisonous.

Species ID Suggestions

Hag-moth caterpillar

Phobetron, Limacodidae family, Lepidoptera order.

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MarvinSchneider
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Comments (2)
Dan Doucette
Bizarre caterpillar, great spotting! It's type of monkey slug caterpillar but not sure exactly which species.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2016

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