Eupithecia orichloris
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Eupithecia orichloris

Eupithecia orichloris is a species of moth that is native to Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Lanai and Hawaii.

It is known for having its larval form as a caterpillar which is insectivorous. The caterpillar has two abdominal appendages which serve as triggers to initiate a backward motion by which it grasps prey insects using a spiny pair of forelegs.

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1. Eupithecia orichloris Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eupithecia_orichloris

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