Horned Caterpillars

There are various types of caterpillars, almost all of which are plant pests and are enemies of farmers because caterpillars are herbivorous animals. Of the various caterpillars, there is one type of caterpillar that is poisonous, namely the hairy caterpillar. In my post this time I want to share photos of horned and poisonous caterpillars.

Location Bogor Regency, West Java Indonesia
Date 24-03-2025
ID 266755545
IDUU 4b139894-a62f-4d20-947e-a31f8f538b0f
Original link https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/266755545

I found this caterpillar perched on a Bandotan leaf. Not just perched but this caterpillar is enjoying dinner.

The shape of this caterpillar has horns with fine hairs that cover its entire body. On the back of this Caterpillar there is a black fur pad. This is a poisonous caterpillar. If our skin is exposed to the fine hairs of this caterpillar, it will cause itching and bumps. Therefore, be careful of this type of caterpillar.