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Saddleback caterpillar

Sibine stimulea

Photo by Ismael Chaves
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Field Notes

Description:

Stings can be very painful. They can cause swelling, nausea, and leave a rash that can last for days. Individuals with sensitive skin are cautioned against coming into contact with them as the reaction can be more severe than the typical reaction.[

Species ID Suggestions

Saddleback caterpillar

Sibine stimulea

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Comments (21)
AdamBrown
awesome....it does look painful...it also looks like someone knitted him a nice green sweater
AzriAzmi
Wow, this is a beautiful caterpillar and nicely photographed even !
Ismael Chaves
Thanks Steve is a pleasure for me to share with all of you the wildlife of my country
Steve A
Cool. An interesting insect and great photo. Thanks for sharing.
Carol Snow Milne
It looks like those little dogs with those coats that their mommies like to put on them, but they really hate. HA!
animaisfotos
Cute dress. Nice capture. Thanks for sharing.
Carolina
Parece con una chaqueta encima! :)
Ismael Chaves
Dont worry bayucca and thanks for the info, I`m considering you as my teacher you are a great expert. :)
bayucca
Wonderful spotting! I think this one is called today Acharia stimulea. But Sibine is also correct: http://www.biology.duke.edu/dukeinsects/Acharia_stimulea.php And sorry for the mess with my macro mundi shots in your mini group. I did obviously not read carefully enough the criterias. I have all removed! Thanks for notifying.

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PublishedDecember 7, 2011

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