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Limacodid Caterpillar

Idonauton apicalis

Photo by AlbertKang
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The Stinging Nettle Slug Caterpillar has interesting spines and usually very colourful, most likely to warn possible predator that they can pack a punch. The sting of their spines can be very painful!

Habitat:

Tropical rainforest.

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PublishedApril 30, 2018

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