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Found this creature on the stairs of Mount Emei Shan
Probably not the stairs!
Were there acacia trees in the area? That is supposed to be one of the host plants. Also, a note to all of those who like to photograph caterpillars--if you ever see one that has spines, hairs, or what looks like fur (flannel moths), please do not attempt to handle them with your bare hands--those hairs can give you quite a sting!
I believe this to be a younger instar (later instars=the caterpillars molt their skins kind of like a snake does between each molt) of Setora nitens, "Walker's Limacodid", Walker, 1855
Spotted on Jul 1, 2012
Submitted on Oct 21, 2012
