Caterpillar of Phocoderma velutina

Possibly the Caterpillar of Phocoderma velutina, it was already quite large size, around 4-5 cm.

Seen during a night walk by chance, as I didn't see it but accidentally brushed a branch which makes it fell down but as it fell down, it touched my leg and even though through my pants, I felt a sharp sting.

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Flown Kimmerling

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Fantastic! Posted 6 years ago
1. Albert Kang
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, Lisa :) Posted 6 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

That is incredible! I hope the sting didn't cause you too much pain! Posted 6 years ago
1. Albert Kang
  
  Lion
  
  It was quite intense for like 10 minutes, wears off after that.
  But I can't imagine if its a direct skin contact, would have been much worse! Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Ugh, glad you were spared a direct sting! Posted 6 years ago

Christine Young

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The Phocoderma velutina

Phocoderma velutina is a species of Limacodid Moth from the family of Limacodidae. The species Phocoderma velutina is the largest Bornean limacodid with a distinctively patterned purplish brown-black forewing.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Albert Kang