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Fireworm - Chloeia flava This hairy Fireworm - Chloeia flava may looks similar to some Caterpillars on land, their spines/setae are venomous and it is best to avoid touching them. Anilao,Batangas,Bristleworm,Chloeia flava,Fireworm,Philippines Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Fireworm - Chloeia flava

This hairy Fireworm - Chloeia flava may looks similar to some Caterpillars on land, their spines/setae are venomous and it is best to avoid touching them.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    What a gorgeous critter! Posted 7 years ago
    1. View Albert Kang's profile
      Albert Kang
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      Gorgeous but can be dangerous as their venom can cause very bad rashes and possibly pain. Have never touched them before, didn't want to try :D Posted 7 years ago

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The Golden fireworm

''Chloeia flava'', also known as the golden fireworm, is a segmented bristleworm belonging to the family Amphinomidae.

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Similar species: Amphinomida
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Aug 19, 2018. Captured Aug 10, 2018 10:55.
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  • TG-5
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO500
  • 18mm