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Podalia Flannel Moth / Mariposa-da-Lagarta-Cachorrinho

Podalia orsilocha

Description:

(Cramer, 1775)

Lepidoptera: Apoditrysia: Zygaenoidea: Megalopygidae: Megalopyginae

Wingspan is of about 65mm.

A envergadura das asas é de aproximadamente 65mm.

Habitat:

The caterpillars are naturally found in fields and areas with naturally adapted vegetation, but are often found in anthropic environments, where this was found. The moth are often seen in towns, being attracted to light sources.

As lagartas são naturalmente encontradas em campos e áreas com vegetação naturalmente adaptada, mas são comumente avistadas no meio antrópico, onde esta foi achada. A mariposa é, em grande parte, avistada nas cidades por serem atraídas por fontes de luz.

Notes:

Comumente encontrada no Brasil e alguns outros lugares, a forma larval de Podalia orsilocha pode causar uma surpresa se tocada. A lagarta é peluda e atrativa ao toque, mas a pelugem esconde cerdas urticantes que podem causar dor intensa sob contato. A toxina é secretada através de uma glândula localizada abaixo das cerdas que liberam-na se pressionadas. A toxina pode causar febre e dor, mas excluindo o fator alérgico, são geralmente consideradas inofensivas. A Podalia orsilocha, quando adulta, é de um amarelo pálido com manchas negras espalhadas pelas asas, e a mariposa, ao meu conhecimento, é raramente vista; as larvas são mais vistas que os adultos. São membros da ordem Lepidoptera, superfamília Zygaenoidea, família Megalopygidae e subfamília Megalopyginae. A alimentação da fase adulta me é desconhecida. A lagarta é polifitófaga.

Fontes:

https://www.insetologia.com.br/2014/06/m...

http://www.biodiversidadeteresopolis.com...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/90040531@N...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podalia_or...

ENGLISH VERSION HERE:

Found commonly in Brazil and a few other places, this moth's larval phase can unleash a nasty surprise if touched. The caterpillar is very furry and attractive to the touch, but this fur conceals hazardous bristles that can cause intense pain under contact. The toxin is secreted through a gland lying beneath the bristles that will release it if pressured. The toxin can cause fever and pain, but taking away the allergic factor, it should pose no threat. The Podalia orsilocha is a pale yellow when adults with black markings scattered on the wings and the moths, as far as my knowledge goes, are rarely seen, with the larvae possessing a greater number of sightings than the adults. They are members of the order Lepidoptera, superfamily Zygaenoidea, family Megalopygidae and subfamily Megalopyginae. The adult's feeding habits or lack of are unknown to me. The caterpillar is poliphytophagous.

Source:

https://www.insetologia.com.br/2014/06/m...

http://www.biodiversidadeteresopolis.com...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/90040531@N...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podalia_or...

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Oscar Neto
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Spotted on Oct 13, 2017
Submitted on Feb 15, 2018

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