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Lonomia achelous

Lonomia achelous

Classification

Class
Insecta

Lonomia achelous, the Brazilian caterpillar or giant silkworm moth caterpillar, is a venomous caterpillar endemic to South America. The species was first described by Pieter Cramer in 1777. Description and behavior These caterpillars measure 50 mm in length, have a thick, bristle-covered body which is greenish brown, and a dark brown or black head capsule.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Brazil · 2France