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Lime coloured caterpillar

Dalceridae, Acraga sp.

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Field Notes

Notes:

A striking lime green caterpillar, that looked like a piece of lemon jelly running down the wall.

Species ID Suggestions

Acraga sp.

jewel caterpillar

acrago coa

Comments (45)

"JEWEL" is exactly what came to mind when I first saw this photo! Thank you for sharing this amazing creature!
Looks like you used your paint kit on Gerardo's Jewel Caterpillar ;) Beautiful guy!
Beautiful! It would be an amazing addition to my Moths Mission, as well!
Congrats Pal!
Just came across this one - what a great spotting and congratulations although a little late ! - you're work is always so good,Sergio!!
That is amazing! I really like it's color!
To all the people who sent me these kind messages, and favorited this picture, thank you so much. I am really, really happy to know that you enjoy my photos and my country's nature. I am proud for being chosen, but lets not forget that I had astonishing models to work with. To all of you I wish the photographers heaven: good weather and fine light! See ya.
Oh Gosh Martini!! Not these cute caterpillars.
caterpillar / larvae mission http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/9420720
Xará congratulations,you,more than anyone,deserved this award for many of your splendid spottings,so if it was me that decided the spotting of the day,you where for shoore one of the most awarded:) keep your great work,we are here to enjoy your the vues of your fantastic window :)
Well done and well deserved, asergio. I'm feeling hungry, can you send some over?
Congratulations ^^ Amazing colour :)
In Java island we call this species is ' uler serit '.
Nature never ceases to amaze me : ) Great set of pics! Many congratulations on the numbers of spottings, and recognition from the Noah team
Congrats. They are great photos of such an amazingly bright little creature.
Congrats, Pal!! Well deserved! And, yes, we are very proud of you having in Project Noah, although you give a lot of work for me ;-)...
Wow, that is stunning! Congratulations, what a picture!
Well done Sergio! And well deserved! :)
Congratulations Sergio! Extraordinary Thanks for shearing your amazing collection.
Sergio, this little gem has been selected as Spotting of the Day! In addition, we would like to take a moment to let our community know that you have submitted over 1,350 spottings to date! Your photographic contributions are beautiful and through them you have given us an incredible glimpse into the beauty of Brazil. Thank you from the entire Project Noah team. I know I speak for many people when I say we're honored to have you as part of our community! "This striking lime-colored caterpillar is from a small family named Dalceridae, with about 84 known species. This larval gem will eventually turn into a small to medium-sized moth with a very hairy body." Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151382689380603&set=a.10151164681410603.791492.10150120463815603&type=1&theater Twitter: http://twitter.com/projectnoah/status/179384274829582337
neon style, very powerful colours. great
cool pic pal!!!
This caterpillar looks unreal for me. Great shot. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Bayucca, for the ID. Now that I know how beautiful the moths are, I think I should have kept it until the metamorphosis.
Dalceridae, Acraga sp., I think.
Look likes Durian hahaha lovely caterpillar!
I promise! It does look like a yummy jelly sweet though! :)
Ok, Karen, I'll send you one - if you promisse not try to eat it...:-) And thank you for your kind comments.
Awesome caterpillar! I want one! :)
Woah... I thought they were fruit. Beautiful shots, and great spotting!

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