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Buck Moth

Hemileuca sp

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

I think this is the coolest looking caterpillar I have ever seen. It is black with tiny yellow spots on the body. Along the back are orange puffs of hair-like things with longer black hair like things extending from those orange puffs.

Habitat:

Found on a leaf on the ground in a swampy area.

Species ID Suggestions

Buck Moth

Hemileuca sp.

Reference Link
KeithRoragen
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Comments (3)
AshleyT
Thanks Rieko! And thanks for yet another ID, Keith :) And since I don't know how to ID caterpillars or know anything about them, that's why I don't touch them :)
KeithRoragen
H. groteii and H. maia are both good candidates. Caterpillars of this genus are capable of inflicting painful stings.

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PublishedMay 3, 2013

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