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Pterourus menatius victorinus
Greenish caterpillar with transverse and oblique brown lines, measures about 3cm and resembles a small snake. Feeling threatened it "sticks out" this organ callled "osmeterio" that scares predators and emits a repulsive odor.
Observed in an avocado tree, on the street of my house
Reminded me my mother in law ... when teased shows off her "snake side" ;),
Spotted on Jan 6, 2020
Submitted on Jan 6, 2020
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very scary indeed ! cute little thing....