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Rothschildia erycina
one of the largest caterpillars I have ever seen, easily as thick as my thumb and nearly 3" in length
primary rainforest
This was the first caterpillar I spotted on my first hike in the Amazon. I was super stoked to this. I couldn't believe how huge it was! There were 2 more in the same area. I had really wanted to see a Rothschild moth while in Colombia but I didn't. I guess I will have to settle for the caterpillar.
Spotted on Nov 28, 2012
Submitted on Mar 21, 2013
13 Comments
Thanks Noel and Mayra!
Awesome find!
Wow, Nice colors!
Thanks Antonio, Debbie and Karen.
Wonderful! I love the "neon" orange color.
I' m very envious, the Rainforests in South America have to be my favourite places of all to visit.
Great capture Dan,congrats and thanks for sharing
Thanks bayucca, I got the ID from you on FB. Thanks a lot Carol, Leanne, Gerardo and Debbie. It is good to be back Gerardo. Debbie, yes, I enjoyed Colombia immensely. Would love to go back.
Brilliant caterpillar Dan, did you enjoy Colombia?
Awesome Dan welcome back :)
Cool catty Dan!
Very cool!
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