What is this pale green spiky caterpillar found in Athens, Greece?

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I found this caterpillar on my balcony in Athens, Greece. It's growing quite fast, eating about a leaf per day, choosing new baby leaves.

Please let me know what it is! Does it turn to a butterfly or moth?

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 14 '18 at 00:13

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I believe this is probably a geometer moth relative because it seems to have only two pairs of prolegs rather than the usual five.

Note that not all moths are necessarily ugly or poisonous.

answered Apr 14 '18 at 00:13

It is growing rapidly, and almost getting a green hue to it's body! – Jo Jo Apr 16 '18 at 15:27

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