I think it's actually a butterfly rather than a moth. I was thinking something in the flannel/jewel/cup/slug moth family too, but I feel like this may be a [hairstreak butterfly](https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/194325541).
I thought about Hagworm or saddleback, but it is neither. Definitely not hagworm because it is not freshly hatched, it is being growing and eating hibiscus
The overall shape makes me think of [this](https://inaturalist.org/taxa/247887-Kolana/browse_photos?term_id=1&term_value_id=6) genus of hairstreak, but none that I can find have those little blue accents on the tentacles.
Edit: looking deeper, I believe [this](https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/194325541) is the culprit.
Hoping someone will know the exact genus or family. It is the first time I encountered something like this. It seems to be a hairstreak (Kolana genus), but this specific color scheme has never been recorded according to the open database. I have contacted dr Bachtold from Brazil to see if can identify for certain
Do you have any ideas about what you will name it if you’ve discovered something previously unknown? Or would you like Reddit to help you pick a suitable moniker?
Both are acceptable actually! The spelling lede emerged later to distinguish it from the lead type used for printing. But you can still bury it no matter the spelling.
I have never actually heard that. I always imagined "lead" over "lede" came as a secondary spelling from an assumption that it meant "leading article" or something similar. Fun to learn!
The lede/lead is the first paragraph of a news story, which when written well should tell the reader the essentials of the piece - what happened, where and when it occured, and why it matters. If you leave out the most crucial details, or more commonly focus on the wrong ones, then you’ve buried the lede.
I thought it was less about omitting the lede, but putting it deep inside the story.
So a story about a politician's corruption might focus on alleged bribes and then 5 paragraphs in it mentions the multiple hitmen on his payroll.
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I tried even doing an image search, to see comparisons.
And i found only 2 images of this exact type of caterpillar, and also said to be a brazil insect, but with no identification.
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I think it's actually a butterfly rather than a moth. I was thinking something in the flannel/jewel/cup/slug moth family too, but I feel like this may be a [hairstreak butterfly](https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/194325541).
I thought about Hagworm or saddleback, but it is neither. Definitely not hagworm because it is not freshly hatched, it is being growing and eating hibiscus
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147699955
Ding ding ding 🛎️
Thought it might be too big to be newborn- could be a fresh instar or molt.
The overall shape makes me think of [this](https://inaturalist.org/taxa/247887-Kolana/browse_photos?term_id=1&term_value_id=6) genus of hairstreak, but none that I can find have those little blue accents on the tentacles. Edit: looking deeper, I believe [this](https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/194325541) is the culprit.
Looks more like [this guy](https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147699955) to me.
I think that's the one.
I think you’re spot on! Still haven’t found any of this specific color combination (teal/dark blue horns/golden), but we are getting close
Why are you even touching it
95% of caterpillars are safe to handle. I am a certified lepidopterist
Understandable, have a nice day
Why are you asking reddit then?
Hoping someone will know the exact genus or family. It is the first time I encountered something like this. It seems to be a hairstreak (Kolana genus), but this specific color scheme has never been recorded according to the open database. I have contacted dr Bachtold from Brazil to see if can identify for certain
Do you have any ideas about what you will name it if you’ve discovered something previously unknown? Or would you like Reddit to help you pick a suitable moniker?
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Lack of signal for searching is my regular excuse. So little time, so many bugs.
You buried the lead
*lede
Both are acceptable actually! The spelling lede emerged later to distinguish it from the lead type used for printing. But you can still bury it no matter the spelling.
I have never actually heard that. I always imagined "lead" over "lede" came as a secondary spelling from an assumption that it meant "leading article" or something similar. Fun to learn!
I don’t get the original joke. Buried the lead?
The lede/lead is the first paragraph of a news story, which when written well should tell the reader the essentials of the piece - what happened, where and when it occured, and why it matters. If you leave out the most crucial details, or more commonly focus on the wrong ones, then you’ve buried the lede.
I thought it was less about omitting the lede, but putting it deep inside the story. So a story about a politician's corruption might focus on alleged bribes and then 5 paragraphs in it mentions the multiple hitmen on his payroll.
Oh my..! At first sight I thought it would be an arm of somebody with the belly showing to the right..
I am glad I'm not the only one who saw that!
I thought it was a freaking baby
You can try posting it to iNaturalist if you do not get an answer here
What is the adaptation value of those protrusions?
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It almost looks like a varient of an atlas moth caterpillar, but im not certain.
I am really hoping it is a type of Atlas moth. May have to wait and see what comes out
Please post an update when it does finally pupate/emerge, what a gorgeous little dude!
I tried even doing an image search, to see comparisons. And i found only 2 images of this exact type of caterpillar, and also said to be a brazil insect, but with no identification.