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Antheraea polyphemus
Spotted this caterpillar at Shaw Nature Reserve. About 1.5" from the caterpillar was this eggshell with a clear trail leading to the the back end of the caterpillar. It must have had grown considerably, but it appears that it was still in its first instar as I so no indication of shedding.
Spotted on Sep 4, 2011
Submitted on Aug 25, 2012
7 Comments
Thats awsome !! :-)
He's a vibrant little guy.
very, very nice.
NuwanChathuranga -- thank you! Yes, I believe it is a Saurniidae.
there is that detailed pictures again! well done. this caterpillar looks like a plant! awesome find!
Saturniidae ?
Amazing colors!