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Pale Tussock caterpillar

Calliteara pudibunda

Photo by Bine
Published on Project Noah
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Comments (6)
Dangermouse
I agree with BareFeat, this looks like a caterpillar with an attitude! Cool looking fellar, though, and a great shot!
BareFeat
The johnny rotten of caterpillars if you will. :)
BareFeat
Im thinking, Dont Eat me. :) Very nice. Thanks for the Spotting!
leahcklehn
Wow! Such a cool looking caterpillar.
alicelongmartin
Magnificent, I didn't realize there were that many Tussock varieties.

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