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Thaumetopoea processioner

Photo by Matthew Crook
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Field Notes

Description:

fuzzy poisunus weird looking

Species ID Suggestions

Giant Leopard Moth caterpillar

Hypercompe scribonia

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ForestDragon
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ForestDragon
The scientific name you have for this spotting is close to one for a species of moth found in Europe. This looks like the caterpillar of a Giant Leopard Moth. They are not poisonous or venomous, just fuzzy.
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PublishedMay 6, 2016

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