OuiSi Nature card 58: Slug Moth Caterpillar. Photograph by Lenz Lim The whole photograph behind card 58: Slug Moth Caterpillar. Photograph by Lenz Lim

OuiSi Nature · Card 58

Slug Moth Caterpillar

Thosea vetusta

Location
Singapore
Date
October 18, 2020
Photograph byLenz Lim

Description

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

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OuiSi Nature card 58: Slug Moth Caterpillar. Photograph by Lenz Lim The whole photograph behind card 58: Slug Moth Caterpillar. Photograph by Lenz Lim

Slug Moth Caterpillar

Photograph by Lenz Lim