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Field Notes

Notes:

When this caterpillar feels threatened, it turns the head sideways, and exposes its tail. (Pic #3 shows it in the normal position, #4 is a detail of the tail).

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Carol Snow Milne
WOW! How unusual. This is a fantastic find. I hope you can find an ID soon.

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Caterpillars of Parana, Brazil
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PublishedMarch 1, 2012

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