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Automeris metzli
I found this fella near Cahuita, in Costa Rica. I have not been able to identify it.
Caterpillar of south Costa Rica
Glad I could help. I just love the color and the shape of this amazing caterpillar.
wow...looks like he got in a fight with a spruce tree! :)....cool design. nice photo.
This beautiful caterpillar turns into an equally beautiful moth:
http://www.bugparadise.com/gallery/gal1_...