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Strikingly Painful! Fairly big Caterpillar of Stinging Slug Moth - Setothosea asigna, probably 4th or 5th Instar.<br />
The spines may cause stinging pain that may last for 30-60 minutes as I was unfortunate to get stung by one! Caterpillar,Malaysia,Penang,Setothosea asigna,Stinging Slug Caterpillar,Stining Slug Moth

Strikingly Painful!

Fairly big Caterpillar of Stinging Slug Moth - Setothosea asigna, probably 4th or 5th Instar.
The spines may cause stinging pain that may last for 30-60 minutes as I was unfortunate to get stung by one!

comments (6)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

We appreciate the sacrifice, Albert :) Posted 3 years ago
1. Albert Kang
  
  Lion
  
  Was helping my friend take his picture and got stung by accident :( Posted 3 years ago

William Bodine

Lion

Yikes! It sure is pretty and colorful though Posted 3 years ago
1. Albert Kang
  
  Lion
  
  Indeed, caterpillars from similar Family are usually very striking in colours. Posted 3 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Ouch! Posted 3 years ago
1. Albert Kang
  
  Lion
  
  Indeed! :( Posted 3 years ago

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The Setothosea asigna

Setothosea asigna is a species of Stinging Slug Moth from the Family Limacodidae.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Albert Kang

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Uploaded May 3, 2022. Captured Feb 7, 2022 21:24.

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