Lepidoptera humunguous

 
A small Caterpillar digger
Young caterpillar of  feeding at the roadside.

Today is the perfect day to go and find the larvae of Lepidoptera humunguous feeding beside the roadworks in Fuencaliente. Lepidoptra is the order of insects which includes moths and butterflies. I’ve never seen the cocoons, but I believe the adult form can sometimes be seen at the airport.

A big Caterpillar digger at the roadworks in Fuencaliente.
Older caterpillar of Lepidoptera humunguous feeding at the roadside.

Posted by Shelia

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