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Fred the larva

Larva caterpillar of the moth (Houdinia flexilissima) on black

Fred the Thread is a caterpillar that grows into a small moth. The caterpillar was the basis of a detective hunt by the scientists at Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research.

Rights: Birgit E. Rhode,Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research

Published: 14 April 2009Size: 31.27 KB

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Fred the Thread

Fred the Thread is the caterpillar of a native moth (Houdinia flexilissima) and is quite possibly the world’s thinnest caterpillar.

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