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Shag carpet caterpillar

Prothysana felderi

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Description:

The Shag-carpet caterpillar (Prothysana felderi) is a species of moth of the Bombycidae or Apatelodidae (if this family is considered valid) family. It is found from Mexico, south to Panama and into South America, at least to Ecuador. (information from Wikipedia)

Habitat:

Forest

1 Species ID Suggestions

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bayucca
bayucca 11 years ago
Shag-carpet Caterpillar
Prothysana felderi Prothysana felderi


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Aaron_G
Aaron_G 11 years ago

I'm not sure of the host plant. :-(

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bayucca
bayucca 11 years ago

Bombycidae or Apatelodidae (depending on the taxonomic tree), Prothysana felderi.

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Aaron_G
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Aaron_G

Panama

Spotted on Jun 6, 2007
Submitted on Jan 8, 2013

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