Skip to main content

Saddleback Caterpillar

Sibine stimulea (Limacodidae)

Photo by Juan DiTrani
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

9.15466, -79.848

Field Notes

Description:

The amazing colors on this caterpillar are in fact warning predators it is very toxic

Species ID Suggestions

Saddleback Caterpillar

Acharia stimulea

Reference Link
bayucca
1

Comments (20)
AlikaKay
what a crazy looking caterpillar!!
heidi.wang.91
The middle part looks like sushi..too colorful to be true!
bayucca
I think it is the quite common Acharia stimulea (formerly called Sibine stimulea).
Juan DiTrani
yes, this caterpillar looks like a toy but is in fact very poisonous
Blogie
Straight out of an anime flick! :D
Juan DiTrani
Thanks for your help Mary, I was trying to remember the common name in english
MaryEvans2
These are also known as saddleback caterpillars and are known to have a nasty sting! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saddleback_caterpillar
MaryEvans2
What a cool looking caterpillar! Wonderful photos and spotting.
starleaf
Bizarre and wonderful at the same time.

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Animals with Warning Colors
Mission
Caterpillars and larvae of the World
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 6, 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