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Caterpillar: Carea varipes

Carea varipes is an accepted species in the family Nolidae, within the order Lepidoptera. Butterflies and moths pass through egg, larval, pupal and adult stages, and adults are characterised by wings covered in microscopic scales.

Family
Nolidae
Order
Lepidoptera
Identification rank
Species

Taxonomy source: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy

Probable Carea varipes caterpillar showing its swollen green thorax
Probable Carea varipes caterpillar showing its swollen green thorax