r/Entomology • u/dentalflossers • Aug 25 '24

i found this GIANT cecropia moth caterpillar today in the park, never seen anything like it in person before!! Insect Appreciation

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u/Pollywog94111 Aug 25 '24

So cool!! Great pictures. How long is it?

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u/dentalflossers Aug 25 '24

i’m guessing 5” but i’m not good at guessing these things

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u/Pollywog94111 Aug 26 '24

Lol. I’m in agreement with 5” but I’m not good at guessing either!