Palmfly Caterpillar

Description

This larva may look like "Pikachu" but they are known to be cannibalistic. The species feeds on various palms, so in Singapore the Common Palmfly is found wherever its host plants grow, from urban areas to nature reserves; it is the most common palmfly there. The adult has dark brown wings with scalloped edges and is skittish, flitting off in short hops when approached.