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Saturnid Caterpillar

Hylesia continua

Description:

Hairiness quite different from most caterpillars, and, has approximately 8cm

Habitat:

I found these specimens at the estate of my grandfather, a region of pastures, and, with great variety of flowers, fruits and fungi.

Notes:

There were dozens of such specimens. Probably would prepare for the metamorfose.

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Saturniid Caterpillar
Hylesia continua


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LeonardoMB
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LeonardoMB

São José do Rio Pardo, São Paulo, Brazil

Spotted on Feb 27, 2012
Submitted on Dec 18, 2012

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