Io Moth Caterpillar

Thanks Carol, keep your eyes out! They must be around your property.

Very cool! I love the spikes. I hope I SPOT this soon. I didn't realize Io was in Brazil. Thanks for sharing the link! The lilac bush seems popular to caterpillars.

thanks for the ID Peter

Definitely an io moth larva

http://www.discoverlife.org/mp/20q?searc...

It is beautiful

thanks Yasser. I wonder what it is too. I have loads more photos of strange caterpillars and moths/butterflies

Cipresillo, is that the local name (spanish name)? thanks for the info, I didn't know that

In Costa Rica WE know this as Cipresillo but I have not seen the Moth....it is a very toxic one....Some few birds (The azure hooded Jay) can prey on them

Another great photo Dan. Definitely not the caterpillar form of the Luna moth as suggested by Edende. I wonder what it is...