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Army Worms in Ecuador

Posted by January 19th, 2007 at 1:00 am

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moth caterpillars

Group locomotion
Hi,
I saw this on the western andean slopes in Ecuador – fascinating! But what is it?
Thanks,
Hugh

Hi Hugh,
Caterpillars that move in this manner are generally referred to as Army Worms. They travel in a mass to the next source of food.

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