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Shag-carpet Caterpillar

Prothysana felderi

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.

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bayucca
bayucca 10 years ago
Shag-carpet Caterpillar
Prothysana felderi Prothysana felderi


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2 Comments

pamsai
pamsai 10 years ago

thanks bayucca...

bayucca
bayucca 10 years ago

Bombycidae, Apatelodinae or Apatelodidae, Prothysana felderi, formerly called Tarchon felderi.

pamsai
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pamsai

Limón, Costa Rica

Spotted on Jul 26, 2013
Submitted on Sep 16, 2013

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