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Flannel moth caterpillar

Megalopyge opercularis

Photo by calo.hk
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calo.hk
@SukanyaDatta Many Thanks..! amazing
SukanyaDatta
Looks like a Puss moth or Flannel moth caterpillar. Looks somewhat similar to the caterpillar of Megalopyge sp.

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