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Limacodid moth larva posterior view Saddleback caterpillar defence includes facial like markings at the rear end for a convincing startle effect, brightly coloured body colours and fleshy tubercles extend from both front and rear ends. Each tubercle being covered in long setae, with urticating spines embedded within. <br /> <br /> 20 mm body length<br /> <br /> Anterior view....<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/65355/saddleback_caterpillar_portrait.html" title="Saddleback caterpillar portrait"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3314/65355_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=hSuM6OkC8RECALmfu62YZj%2FC5bY%3D" width="200" height="166" alt="Saddleback caterpillar portrait A face only a mother could love perhaps, or a case of beauty is in the eye of the beholder? Reminds me of a bear or a pig in some ways. Saddleback caterpillar anterior shot of &#039;face&#039;. The venom-tipped urticating spines are embedded along the setae, seen protruding from the tubercles around the head. 15 mm length. Acharia stimulea,Geotagged,Lepidoptera,Macro,Saddleback Caterpillar,USA,fauna,insect,invertebrate,pennsylvania,portrait,summer" /></a></figure><br /> Acharia stimulea,Geotagged,Lepidoptera,Macro,Saddleback Caterpillar,Summer,United States,insect,invertebrate,limacodid moth,pennsylvania Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Limacodid moth larva posterior view

Saddleback caterpillar defence includes facial like markings at the rear end for a convincing startle effect, brightly coloured body colours and fleshy tubercles extend from both front and rear ends. Each tubercle being covered in long setae, with urticating spines embedded within.

20 mm body length

Anterior view....

Saddleback caterpillar portrait A face only a mother could love perhaps, or a case of beauty is in the eye of the beholder? Reminds me of a bear or a pig in some ways. Saddleback caterpillar anterior shot of 'face'. The venom-tipped urticating spines are embedded along the setae, seen protruding from the tubercles around the head. 15 mm length. Acharia stimulea,Geotagged,Lepidoptera,Macro,Saddleback Caterpillar,USA,fauna,insect,invertebrate,pennsylvania,portrait,summer

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Absolutely stunning shot, Ruth! The "eyes" are practically glowing. Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Ruth Spigelman's profile
      Ruth Spigelman
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      Yes, combination of dark background and flash I think Christine. My brain really has trouble accepting this is the posterior end, such is the strength of this facial configuration. Before posting, I kept checking and checking articles on saddlebacks to make sure I titled the images the right way around! Posted 6 years ago
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        Christine Young
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        I did the same when I spotted one last summer. Logic tells us that this should be the head end. Posted 6 years ago

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The Saddleback Caterpillar

The saddleback caterpillar, ''Acharia stimulea'' , is the larva of a species of moth native to eastern North America. The species belongs to the family of slug caterpillars, Limacodidae.

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Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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Uploaded Jul 24, 2019. Captured Aug 24, 2015 14:53 in 1398 Brashear Ave, Brownsville, PA 15417, USA.
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Captured in the summer. More summer photos.