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Shag-carpet caterpillar

Prothysana felderi

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Description:

Red and white caterpillar with hair and feather like textures.

Reference Links:

Shag-carpet caterpillar, Tarchon felderi or Prothysana felderi | Flickr - Photo…

Species ID Suggestions

Shag-carpet caterpillar

Prothysana felderi

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Reza Hashemizadeh
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Comments (5)
The MnMs
Beautiful, fluffy caterpillar!
Diaz José Miguel
Thanks Reza and Bayucca. By the way on the link Reza sent me is described as Tarchon, as well as in other spottings. It might be interesting to tell everybody.
Diaz José Miguel
Thanks Reza, following links I would have to wonder... Tarchon felderi or Prothysana felderi?

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PublishedOctober 10, 2014

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