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Owlet caterpillar

Opsiphanes sp.

Photo by KarenSaxton
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Field Notes

Description:

large green caterpillar on banana or heliconia

Habitat:

butterfly garden

Species ID Suggestions

Owlet caterpillar

Opsiphanes sp.

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Comments (3)
KarenSaxton
I wonder if that is a defense mechanism? I know here in Oregon, that only a few hardy and properly adapted creatures eat our big slugs
HemaShah
Its funny how much it looks like a green slug!

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