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Podalia orsilochus (Megalopygidae)

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  1. Is this the caterpillar? Amazing! Posted one year ago
    1. Yes, it is. Not to be touched! Very stinging! Posted one year ago
    2. There are some species up here collectively know as "puss" caterpillars familiarly (flannel moths). They all give a nasty, nasty sting. Posted one year ago
  2. Very interesting . Posted one year ago
    1. Thanks! Posted one year ago
  3. Incredible. I can't quite work the anatomy out. Posted one year ago
    1. Indeed. The buccal parts are on top, the "legs" are on the left hand side. And the body is all covered by "hair" Posted one year ago

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''Podalia orsilochus'' is a moth of the Megalopygidae family. It was described by Pieter Cramer in 1775. It is found in Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela.

The wingspan is 65 mm. The forewings are white, the markings light olivaceous brown. There is a small black spot at the base below the median and a broad median shade, darkest along the upper portion of the cell, crossed by whitish shades between the veins and limited by a broad white post-medial line, which is followed.. more

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Sergio112358
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By Sergio112358

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Uploaded Oct 8, 2024. Captured Sep 29, 2024 14:17 in C4JR+7C7, Caracas 1080, Miranda, Venezuela.
  • SM-J250M
  • f/2.2
  • 1/60s
  • ISO50
  • 3.3mm