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Saddleback caterpillar moth

Acharia stimulea

Photo by pamsai
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

He's so cute. Looks like he has a waistcoat on...

Habitat:

A butterfly house in Mindo, Ecuador

Species ID Suggestions

Saddleback Caterpillar Moth

Acharia stimulea
bayucca
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Comments (5)
Maria dB
It looks like it's wearing a jacket or something - interesting!
florida33girl
Cute to look at, but don't touch! Those spines release a very painful poison!

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PublishedJanuary 9, 2012

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