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Gray Cracker Caterpillar

Hamadryas februa

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Description:

Photo take in my backyard found this Gray Cracker caterpillar on the leaf of a common climbing plant about 3 cm long all green whit bright dark red color, very common in this area, Some Caterpillar has an Innovative defenses as the spine armor like this one has to protect it self also has bright colors to warn predators.

Habitat:

Subtropical forest and edges, cultivated areas with trees. Argentina north through tropical America to Mexico.

Reference Links:

Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

Species ID Suggestions

Gray Cracker

Hamadryas februa

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Comments (8)
Wild Things
Amazing spotting. Nice work on the Video. Thanks for sharing.
EarlyStages
http://www.elbosquenuevo.org/hamadryas-februa-gray-cracker http://borboletasbr.blogspot.com/2011/03/hamadryas-februa.html http://janzen.sas.upenn.edu/caterpillars/dblinks/searchplaycat4.lasso?-Search=Action&herbivore%20species=ferintina
Maria dB
Nice to see the video so we can see it moving!

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PublishedFebruary 28, 2012

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