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philomel Castelnau RB Pyrenée, France(Zone 8a) Sep 28, 2007

Does anyone know what this caterpillar is please? I wonder about some kind of Puss Moth relative? I photographed it in Belize.

It was around 5" long


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claypa West Pottsgrove, PA(Zone 6b) Sep 28, 2007

Maybe Megalopyge opercularis...

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claypa West Pottsgrove, PA(Zone 6b) Sep 28, 2007

oops... not at 5 inches though... I think you're right, it must be a close relative

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wallaby1 Lincoln, United Kingdom(Zone 8a) Sep 29, 2007

There is a checklist of Moths on this site, no pics but it is a start.

http://biological-diversity.info/species-list.htm

This site has species lists and pics but I don't think you will find the caterpillars.

http://www.mbarnes.force9.co.uk/belizemoths/belizehome.htm

Links page to other sites

http://www.mbarnes.force9.co.uk/belizemoths/links.htm




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philomel Castelnau RB Pyrenée, France(Zone 8a) Sep 29, 2007

Thanks to both of you. What size is the caterpillar you were suggesting claypa?
Thanks for all the links wallaby,. Will go through them tonight.....

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