Lappet Moth Caterpillar - Kunugia sp

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Patomarazul

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The red things look like the pheromone sex organs of some adult moths. I wonder what is their function at the caterpillar level :-) Posted 6 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Almost looks like the osmeteria of Papillionid butterfliy larvae! Crazy! Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago
2. 1. Albert Kang
    
    Lion
    
    I think this is a common feature of the Caterpillars of Kunugia, have seen several of them both in Malaysia and Philippines, not sure if they are of the same species of not. Posted 6 years ago
  2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
      
      Lion
      
      Very cool! Let us know if you find out the function! Posted 6 years ago
    2. 1. Patomarazul
        
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        I see in the email that you previously commented that these organs "are used defensively: to visually startle birds and reptiles. They also emit a nasty odor to repel insects and spiders." It may be the function for the caterpillar, it makes sense. So cool! Posted 6 years ago

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By Albert Kang

Uploaded Sep 16, 2018. Captured Sep 8, 2018 16:02.

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