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Shag Carpet Caterpillar (Prothysana felderi) Impressed to see this already identified on the site! One of the most unique caterpillars I have come across. There is a theory the white parts are meant to mimic the fungal/wasp parasitism that is quite prevalent in the forests of Ecuador. Prothysana felderi,caterpillar,insect,moth Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Shag Carpet Caterpillar (Prothysana felderi)

Impressed to see this already identified on the site! One of the most unique caterpillars I have come across. There is a theory the white parts are meant to mimic the fungal/wasp parasitism that is quite prevalent in the forests of Ecuador.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Gorgeous!

    Note: I've set the country to Ecuador, hope that's correct.     Posted 3 years ago
    1. View TristanV's profile
      TristanV
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      I forgot. Yes and thank you. Super bizarre! Posted 3 years ago

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The Shag Carpet Caterpillar Moth

"Prothysana felderi" is a moth in the family Bombycidae, whose larvae are known as shag-carpet caterpillars. It is found from Mexico, south to Panama and into South America, at least to Ecuador.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by TristanV
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Uploaded Aug 2, 2022. Captured Jul 18, 2022 23:09.
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  • Canon EOS R5
  • f/13.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO640
  • 100mm

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