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Browntail Gum Moth larvae

Urocoma baliolalis

Description:

Such a richly coloured caterpillar, with long white hairs around the egde of the body. There are two glands that are clearly visible on the back. Hairs may cause irritation.

Habitat:

Feeds on gum trees (Eucalyptus sp.)

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1 Comment

maplemoth662
maplemoth662 5 years ago

A beautiful caterpillar....

LeanneGardner
Spotted by
LeanneGardner

Mackay, QLD, Australia

Spotted on Dec 28, 2015
Submitted on Jan 1, 2016

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