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The Io Moth caterpillar, Automeris io (Fabriclus) - Automeris io
Copyright © 2007 Patty

The Io Moth caterpillar, Automeris io (Fabriclus) - Automeris io
Eustis, FL, Lake County, Florida, USA
November 20, 2007
Size: 2 in.
A pale green caterpillar with yellow and red stripes. It often exceeds 2 inches in length and is fairly stout bodied. The nettling organs are borne on fleshly tubercles, and the spines are usually yellow with black tips. They feed on a wide range of plants; however, ixora and roses are favorite hosts. (found this info online)

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The Io Moth caterpillar, Automeris io (Fabriclus) - Automeris io The Io Moth caterpillar, Automeris io (Fabriclus) - Automeris io
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Contributed by Patty on 3 December, 2007 - 7:35pm
Last updated 3 December, 2007 - 9:02pm

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