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Geometrid Moth Caterpillar

Tanaorhinus viridiluteatus, Ennominae, Geometridae

Description:

THE master of camouflage.........

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5 Comments

MayraSpringmann
MayraSpringmann 11 years ago

Incredible!!!!!!!!!!!

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 11 years ago

That must be one of the prettiest moths ever. Superb tones and mimicry.

Sinobug
Sinobug 11 years ago

@Argy Bee
I agree. But hold your breath. You should see the adult moth......
http://www.flickr.com/photos/itchydogima...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/itchydogima...

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 11 years ago

Amazing. Most of the geometrid caterpillars we have found have been completely boring compared to this.

NuwanChathuranga
NuwanChathuranga 11 years ago

Wow!!!

Sinobug
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Sinobug

普洱市, 云南 Yunnan, Paracel Islands

Spotted on Dec 5, 2012
Submitted on Feb 25, 2013

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