Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1169982

Observation date: July 14, 2018
Submitted by: Emilyhite22
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A local pointed out the caterpillar to me as we walked down a rocky muddy road, it was crossing a few feet in front of us. I bent down to get close and take pictures, he warned me that it is poisonous. Later told its local name is uncipres (oon-see-press). I looked up its scientific name online and believe it is correct.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: September 10, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Costa Rica