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tussock moth caterpillar

Description:

Calliteara sp.?

Habitat:

Spotted in a large semi-urban yard/garden next to a remnant patch of (disturbed) forest.

Notes:

Very fast moving so hard to focus.

1 Species ID Suggestions

windmustache
windmustache 12 years ago
Red tail moth
Calliteara pseudabietis (Butler)


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4 Comments

Scott Frazier
Scott Frazier 12 years ago

Thank you!

achmmad
achmmad 12 years ago

Amazing shot!

Scott Frazier
Scott Frazier 12 years ago

Thanks Longmustache, I think you may have the genus. I could not find pseudabietis on the Papua list but there were 14 other species to check!

Dangermouse
Dangermouse 12 years ago

Brilliant! He's a furry fellar alright!

Scott Frazier
Spotted by
Scott Frazier

Indonesia

Spotted on May 17, 2010
Submitted on Jul 31, 2011

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