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This Blog contains Wildlife, Plants and Bird Photos from Walks, Safaris, Birding Trips and Vacations. Most of the pictures have been taken with my Nikon P900 and P950X cameras. Just click on any image for a larger picture. On the right column under the Blog Archive are the entries by date. Below that under Animal categories all the diffent species of Animals, Birds, Insects and Plants contained in the website are listed. Clicking on any entry will show all the entries for that species.

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Wednesday, 2 April 2025

1-4-2025 GOATFELL LODGE, SRI LANKA - SLUG CATERPILLAR MOTH (Oxyplax pallivittal)

A moth found in Sri Lanka which creates a caterpillar. Oxyplax pallivitta, also known as the nettle caterpillar or stinging nettle caterpillar, is a serious invasive pest of agricultural products and a health hazard on the Hawaiian Islands, characterized by larvae containing urticating hairs that causepainful skin swelling and irritation.

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Wednesday, 2 April 2025

1-4-2025 GOATFELL LODGE, SRI LANKA - SLUG CATERPILLAR MOTH (Oxyplax pallivittal)

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