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Megalopyge opercularis
An adorable fuzzy moth, 1.5 cm long. Family: Megalopygidae. It is also called the Puss Caterpillar Moth, the larva are furry with stinging spines hidden among all the hair.
Came to an ultraviolet light in the garden, San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.
Spotted on May 18, 2013
Submitted on May 29, 2013
2 Comments
Thank you Bernadette :)
He sure is fuzzy! Nice spotting.