This is the most decorated hairy caterpillar I’ve ever seen!

I have no idea what kind of caterpillar this is (besides being hairy!) or what moth or butterfly it will develop into. It just reminds me of some of the fishing lures my brothers used to have!

We found it chomping on our new Keng Hwa plant, and it’s a testament to my mum’s curiosity that she allowed it to continue eating her beloved plant just because she found it fascinating.

Doesn’t it look like the caterpillar is parading its way down a pretty green avenue?

On my part, I would have immediately removed it from the plant, especially such a young one. I guess the succulent leaves must have been too juicy and tender for the caterpillar to resist!

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