Latin Etymology: Acharia (?) horrida ("bristly")
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Blue-nosed Caterpillar (Acharia horrida) at Geddington, Northants, UK - August 2026 |
Featured Subspecies: ?
Weight: ? / Length: ? / Wingspan: ?
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Not Yet Evaluated
A member of a genus better known for its distinctive caterpillars than its rather traditionally shaped adult form. The taxon is known as slug moths due to their bulky size and lack of obvious legs. They are found in Central America down to Ecuador. The bristly spines contain irritant toxins.
Related Species:
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Limacodidae
Genus: Acharia
SUBSPECIES:?
- Sighting Locations -
A resident
- COSTA RICA 2025 TRIP: One seen at Alajuela
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
