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Photo by Billiffer
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Field Notes

Description:

Hairy caterpillar with alternating orange and black stripes. Aprox. 3 centimeters in length.

Habitat:

Temperate Rain Forest

Notes:

The brilliant hues appear an example of aposematic coloration - bright colors meant to warn predators that an animal is poisonous.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Ashish
Tussock moth caterpillar..!! Typically Orgyiini Genus in Lymantriinae subfamily
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PublishedAugust 18, 2011

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