Euclea obliqua
Hy. Edwards, 1886
Euclea obliqua is a of slug in the Limacodidae, described by Henry Edwards in 1886. Like other members of this family, its larvae possess venomous spines that can deliver painful stings to humans. The species is part of a containing several spiny, slug-like caterpillars that feed on oak and other hardwood foliage.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Euclea obliqua: /juːˈkliːə əˈbliːkwə/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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