Paysandisia moth larva. Caterpillar of the Paysandisia archon moth, a palm tree pest. This moth is part of the Castniidae family. It is native to Urug

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Paysandisia moth larva. Caterpillar of the Paysandisia archon moth, a palm tree pest. This moth is part of the Castniidae family. It is native to Uruguay and central Argentina and has been accidentally introduced to Europe, where it is spreading rapidly.

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