Dalcerid Crystal Caterpillar
Categories: Animals
By Pictolic https://pictolic.com/article/dalcerid-crystal-caterpillar1.htmlThis fantastic creature with the Latin name Acraga coa is a moth larva from the Dalceridae family. It's hard to believe, but this gem-like caterpillar, peacefully resting on a juicy mangrove leaf, will very quickly turn into a bright moth - a dalcerid, the entire body of which is covered with a huge amount of orange villi. Under the cut there are more photos of this crystal caterpillar ...
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1. Dalcerids (lat. Dalceridae) inhabit the tropical forests of Central and South America, and are also found on the islands of the Caribbean.
2. This incredible gem-like creature feeds on mangrove leaves.
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13. After pupation, it turns into a moth.
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Keywords: Caterpillars | Insects
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