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Caterpillar

Opsiphanes sp.

Photo by Juan DiTrani
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Species ID Suggestions

Josephus Owl-Butterfly

Selenophanes josephus

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EarlyStages
I believe this is a midsize larva of Selenophanes josephus, undoubtedly off its hostplant, whose immature stages are unknown beyond the first instar. Everything considered, albeit circumstantial (process of elimination), I don't see how it can be anything else.

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PublishedNovember 16, 2011

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