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Polilla franela del mangle

Megalopyge lanata

Description:

This type of caterpillar, causing an allergy itching, accompanied by the following symptoms: pain, fever, pain in the groin and armpits, requires medical attention.

Habitat:

tropical forest

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1 Comment

mauna Kunzah
mauna Kunzah 8 years ago

Talk about hairy... the irritation caused by this guy's hair is scary, to top it off!

Weimar Meneses
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Weimar Meneses

Antioquia, Colombia

Spotted on Jul 10, 2015
Submitted on Jul 10, 2015

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