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Actinote caterpillar

Actinote sp.

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Field Notes

Notes:

Another group of nasty guys (as Bayucca says...) :-)

Species ID Suggestions

one of the Actinotes

Actinote spp.

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Comments (3)
EarlyStages
Yes, a bit "nasty" to identify to species (their spines only look harmful), though all Actinote larvae I have encountered share a subdued coloration and very similar pattern . . . http://www.dreamstime.com/caterpillar-image13069666 (Actinote spp.) http://naturecloseups.com/posts/caterpillar-2 (Actinote pellenea complex) http://www.flickr.com/photos/mario_martins/2406769026/ (Actinote genitrix)
Maria dB
Do all the "spiky" caterpillars have a bad sting?
bayucca
Yes, very nasty! And also nasty to ID...

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PublishedMarch 1, 2012

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