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Otavio Exel wrote:

Hello All,

my garden is beeing eaten by an unknown caterpillar;
could someone please help me identify it?
I've posted some pictures of it at
http://otavio.exel.com.br/pics/2008-09-26_lagartas/

in case it matters I'm at -23.56,-46.66 (south of Brazil);

[]s & TIA,

Hi Otavio - those are nice pictures of a fantastic looking insect. I'll
bet the adults are even more beautiful. The caterpillars exhibit
features common to those in the family Saturniidae, which includes giant
silkmoths, emperor moths and royal moths. I have no idea what the
species may be. Let us know if you find out.