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Shag Carpet Caterpillar

Prothysana felderi

Photo by Juan DiTrani
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Comments (8)
craigwilliams
Thanks Juan. A theory best left unproven, in which case.
Juan DiTrani
Hi Craig, I guess it can be urticarting, at least the scales at the top of the body
Carol Snow Milne
Amazing such creatures exist. Everyday here, more cool stuff! Love it!
craigwilliams
Such a cool caterpillar and a very nice series. Do you know if the hairs are urticating?

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