Tiger moth caterpillar, La Isla Escondida, Colombia

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Christine Young

Lion

Wow!

Compare:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/139230346
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/19505267 Posted 8 months ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Solid research!
  
  That first link is a solid match. The second link though does not have a confirmed ID. When clicking through, the caterpillars of Turuptiana obliqua seem different from my photo, although it does feel like we're close. Posted 8 months ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Agree...I couldn't find confirmation for that genus or species. If it is correct, then it must be a subspecies, but I couldn't find any proof of that. The subtribe has promise, though. I am wondering if you touched it. It looks hard to resist, but could also kill you if those hairs are venomous. Posted 7 months ago, modified 7 months ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      It was actually pretty easy to resist lol. Posted 7 months ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        ;P Posted 7 months ago

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By Ferdy Christant

Uploaded Jan 10, 2025. Captured Oct 6, 2024 07:47 in MW4G+P8 Orito, Putumayo, Colombia.

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