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Sergey Golubev
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Posted on 29-11-2006 08:52
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Do someone have an idea what this spiny caterpillar may be? It is quite big, about 4-5 cm long and common. It was often seen in a retreat of tied up leaves with its silky threads.
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It looks like some varietys (if you can trust google ;) of Vanessa cardui larva, but I'm not the least sure ...
 
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