What moths leave slime?

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2026-03-29 13:20

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Certain species of moths, particularly the larvae (caterpillars) of some moths, can produce a slimy or sticky substance as a defense mechanism. For example, the caterpillars of the Giant Leopard Moth and the Lonomia obliqua can secrete a slime that can deter predators. This slime may serve to make them less palatable or difficult to capture. However, adult moths generally do not produce slime.

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