Albicollis-like: yellow-striped abdomen, horizontal thoracic yellow markings, yellow apex, base color of wings is yellow/white, legs are solid brown.
There are several Megalopyge and Podalia species that are extremely similar as adults but not as caterpillars: M. peruana, M. braulio, M. albicollis, P. nivosa, and other undescribed or poorly known species. Through INat projects, I hope ...more ↓
Albicollis-like: yellow-striped abdomen, horizontal thoracic yellow markings, yellow apex, base color of wings is yellow/white, legs are solid brown.
There are several Megalopyge and Podalia species that are extremely similar as adults but not as caterpillars: M. peruana, M. braulio, M. albicollis, P. nivosa, and other undescribed or poorly known species. Through INat projects, I hope to parse out the geography of certain "Albicollis" like observations with certain features.
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