Various opinions will emerge when someone sees a photo of this caterpillar. Because from the perspective they judge, there is one common opinion that may emerge, namely that this species is a type of insect that can damage farmers' agriculture. This would be different if we looked at it from a photographer's perception, a photographer would say that this is a photo full of beauty.
Location Bogor Regency, West Java Indonesia
Date 03-02-2025
ID 260475014
IDUU 0503dfc6-6488-4fe9-8505-5b929ed2bc93
Original link https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/260475014
This is the Olene Mendosa caterpillar. For farmers, this type of caterpillar is a nuisance insect because it eats plant leaves and can even suck fruit juice.
In contrast to a photographer's view, this is a very beautiful caterpillar with black color mixed with red spots with fine hairs growing on its body. The red head of the caterpillar really matches its two black horns. What do your friends think about this caterpillar?