Giant Silk Moth (Arsenura armida)

Punta Laguna, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Jun 14, 2017

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

"It is the only known neotropical arsenurine to exhibit a combination of strong aposematism, gregariousness, and trail-following behavior in its larval stage"

Translation? Posted 7 years ago
1. Thibaud Aronson
  
  Lion
  
  Haha well aposematism simply means toxicity advertisd by way of bright markings. As for the rest, I took a photo in Guatemala that will precisely answer your question! Posted 7 years ago, modified 7 years ago
2. Thibaud Aronson
  
  Lion
  
  Hmmm, I can't find that photo, so for now this will have to do.
  
  The caterpillars stick together and can cover entire branches. It's quite spectacular if you spot a really large aggregation! Posted 7 years ago
3. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Thanks! That reminds me of this:
    
    Posted 7 years ago, modified 7 years ago
  2. 1. Thibaud Aronson
      
      Lion
      
      Haha exactly! Posted 7 years ago

The Arsenura armida

The Giant Silk Moth is a moth of the Saturniidae family. It is also known as the Giant Silk Moth. It is found mainly in South and Central America, from Mexico to Bolivia, and Ecuador to south-eastern Brazil.

It is the only known neotropical arsenurine to exhibit a combination of strong aposematism, gregariousness, and trail-following behavior in its larval stage. The larvae are brightly colored, with bright black and yellow bands, which signal their unpleasant taste to birds. The larvae.. more

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Thibaud Aronson