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Panama caterpillar

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:00 pm
by rags
Is there anyone who could help me ID this caterpillar please?

It was found on the Pipeline Road in Panama. I have been unable to identify it even though it has a very distinctive 'lambswool' appearance, (or as my wife puts it "Mr. Pastry's mustache.") I would be very interested to know what butterfly or moth this would become.

Thanks.


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Re: Panama caterpillar

Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 1:49 am
by rags
Further internet searching, found it, thanks anyway..."Puss moth"

I think probably caterpillar of the southern flannel moth (Megalopyge opercularis).