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Handsome caterpillar Posted by Robbie Boyes on December 23, 2023, 12:00 pm This beast was snacking on our hibiscus . It may turn into a beautiful butterfly. Any one know what kind it is? Pablo? [/u

Re: Handsome caterpillar Posted by Laury on December 23, 2023, 1:22 pm, in reply to "Handsome caterpillar" That one is a stinger!!

Re: Handsome caterpillar Posted by Pablo on December 23, 2023, 6:41 pm, in reply to "Re: Handsome caterpillar" Hey Robbie. What a beauty you found! I believe this is Automeris randa, one of many gorgeous silk moths in the Saturniidae family. And I think this is what "mom" or "dad" looks like.

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