Skip to main content
Today is National Trails Day!
Close

Umbrosa Silkworm

Automeris sp.

Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

-25.4284, -49.2733

Field Notes

Notes:

The problem with these green caterpillars is that you can't see them very well, and sometimes you can inadvertedly touch them... like I almost did this time!

Species ID Suggestions

Umbrosa Silkworm

Automeris umbrosa

Reference Link
bayucca
1

Comments (16)
Sergio Monteiro
@ Luis Stevens: Thank you for thr praise @ Keith: Thank you for your help. @ Bayucca: Thank you for the ID
bayucca
Thanks anyway Keith for all your efforts! So, Sergio, I would keep it like Automeris sp.
EarlyStages
I'm very sorry to disappoint, but my expertise does not extend to immature moths (nor skipper butterflies and blues) – not enough hours in the day AND stay happily married.
bayucca
I sent a mail to Keith if he could take a look at this one.
Atul
fab spotting pal!!
Sergio Monteiro
Bayucca, this caterpillar was in a slightly dark place, and I didn't want to disturb it, so I did the best I could with the light I had. So, the colours may not be exactely accurate... One thing I can say is that "my" caterpillar's head was a bright red, unlike all caterpillars in those pictures. Lets do this, I'll keep it's ID as Automeris sp., untill someone correct me (I hope).
bayucca
I think there might be a problem with my Umbrosa. Please compare: Umbrosa: http://www.silkmoths.bizland.com/kwaumbrosa.htm http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6998403 http://uruguay1.blogspot.com/2010_04_24_archive.html http://es.treknature.com/gallery/South_America/Venezuela/photo244751.htm I can't sort out the different species. I think yours has not this typical "sky-blue" upper body color as Naranja (if their ID is correct), but the link from Wolfe shows neither your bright green upper body part. So, my ID might be not correct. Best to ask Keith for assistance! Sorry for the confusion!

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Butterflies & Moths of the World
Mission
Moths of the World
Mission
Caterpillars of Parana, Brazil
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 9, 2012

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies