Hairy Caterpillar and Macro photos

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Based on observations in the field of plants that the damage caused by insect pests. The results of identification of these insect species, eating leaves from direct observation in the field or shooting area.

From the results of the analysis by looking at the number of plants damaged by attacks in a garden. These caterpillars eat the leaves up to the leaf bones. These caterpillars actively eat in the morning and night.

During the daytime the caterpillars are found in the bones of the leaves. The morphology of young young caterpillars is colored and has black spots.

At the time of observing this caterpillar goes, seems to be looking for another leaf. This caterpillar besides eating young leaves also likes old leaves and the damage that occurs is on the edge of the leaf to the leaf bone.

When observing these caterpillars found hanging bone and leaves on the stem of the plant. These larvae eat leaf meat which causes holes in the leaves. As a result, plants become stunted