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Common Castor (Caterpillar)

Ariadne merione

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Common Castor

Ariadne merione

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achmmad
Mm, I mean some similar caterpillar are usually called "stingin caterpillar". When we touch it, it feel like they are stinging us. This is one of reference: http://poisoncentertampa.org/venomous-critters/caterpillars.aspx
achmmad
It must have a strong sting! Am I right?
craigwilliams
That's an amazing caterpillar Ashok! I've edited the spotting to read as 'unidentified'. Hopefully someone will be able to get a bit closer to the species name.

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