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Automeris naranja
The popular Portuguese name for this moth means "red peacock eye".
Urban environment.
Wow! I'd never think this neon-colored caterpillar would become such an owlish-looking moth. Thanks guys!
It's amazing, Roger also captured the full grown larvae...
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/569...
http://www.lba.uk.com/Naranja-Bulls-Eye-...
Very exciting and covered in some crazy intricate stinging spines/spikes! Wouldn't wanna know what that feels like...
wow!! That's beautiful, Amazing caterpillar! I've never seen something like that.
Spotted on Feb 5, 2011
Submitted on Apr 13, 2011
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