This guy is about 10 cm long. Wonder what he'll turn in to.
A Big One
It's in the family Saturniidae (giant silk moths). Depending on the species, these moths can vary from quite dull in appearance to spectacular. The spines of these caterpillars often are venomous, with effects varying from a mild rash to life-threatening internal bleeding. If you're curious, look up the genus Lonomia.
Thank you for that Flap I have personal and painful experience with their venom and I did indeed learn of the dangerous one causing internal bleeding, I believe from Brazil.
Post a Reply to this Thread
More Insect and Spider Identification Threads
-
A Big One
started by mle_flowers
last post by mle_flowersJun 11, 20252Jun 11, 2025 -
A Big One
started by mle_flowers
last post by mle_flowersJun 12, 20252Jun 12, 2025 -
A Big One
started by mle_flowers
last post by mle_flowersJun 17, 20252Jun 17, 2025 -
A Big One
started by mle_flowers
last post by mle_flowersJun 25, 20253Jun 25, 2025 -
A Big One
started by Nosefreckle
last post by NosefreckleJun 27, 20252Jun 27, 2025