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Marbled White Moth Caterpillar

Nyctemera adversata

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Field Notes

Description:

Rather striking looking Caterpillar in black and white. Maybe about 6cm in length.

Reference Links:

Marbled White Moth Caterpillar (Nyctemera adversata, Arctiinae, Erebidae) | Fli…

Species ID Suggestions

Marbled White Moth Caterpillar

Nyctemera adversata

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NuwanChathuranga
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Comments (4)
NuwanChathuranga
looks like Angled castor caterpillar. but i don't think it is Angled castor http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/126876048

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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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PublishedAugust 29, 2014

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