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Crowned slug

Isa textula

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Field Notes

Description:

Small green, spiny-looking caterpillar found on a rock. Lobes bearing stinging spines radiate out from the edge of the body and additional stinging hairs run down its back.

Habitat:

Mixed hardwood forest at the New River Gorge.

Reference Links:

Species Isa textula - Crowned Slug - Hodges#4681 - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Crowned Slug

Isa textula

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KeithRoragen
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Comments (3)
KristalWatrous
Sweet. Thanks! Now I'm really glad I didn't touch it.
KeithRoragen
One of the Slug Caterpillars. These caterpillars can inflict a painful sting.

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PublishedSeptember 29, 2011

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