Subtribe Choerocampina

Latin NameObservation dateLocation
Subtribe ChoerocampinaAugust 12, 2026Central Aceh Regency,Aceh, Indonesia

While I was near the rice fields, I came across a truly amazing caterpillar. It was relatively large and displayed striking colors; one didn't need to be close to spot it, as it was clearly visible clinging to a wild plant even from a distance. Its body featured a mix of colors—black, red, yellow, and white—with black being the dominant hue. Farmers consider this caterpillar a serious pest because a single one can rapidly devour various plants, including rice leaves. Concerns mount as their population grows, prompting farmers to spray their crops with pesticides as a first line of defense. When I first found it, I was curious to photograph it using a macro lens, though I must admit I have a real fear of caterpillars. Even though this particular one had a completely hairless body, I still didn't dare touch it, as I wasn't sure whether or not it posed a danger to humans.

After photographing this particular caterpillar, I immediately removed it from the plant, knowing it is a major enemy of farmers.
Alright everyone, I am now going to share some photos of this caterpillar here.



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PhotographySubtribe Choerocampina
Photographer@maxmarvin


Link to originalcommunity
Linkhttps://www.inaturalist.org/observations/390522061
LatitudeLongitudeMap
5.156845996.6278683https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.1568459957&mlon=96.6278683363#map=12/5.1568/96.6279



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