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Slug Moth Caterpillar
Thosea vetusta

Location

Singapore

Date

18/10/2020

Description

Right beneath those spikes lies poison sacs where the caterpillar generates toxins to deter predators. Its sting is said to be extremely painful.

Photo Link

https://www.instagram.com/p/CGfC_QBgftT/

Learn More

https://lkcnhm.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/app/uploads/2017/06/2010nis305-310.pdf
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