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Yellow Woolybear Moth Caterpillar

Spilosoma virginica

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courtneyhitson
I thought so too. I was trying to get a clear shot of it's under and feet without disturbing it.
keithp2012
The blue skin between the spines is really unique!
courtneyhitson
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6929906 Looks more like this one I spotted a while back. Hairs are shorter than flannel moth caterpillars. Also the hairs a very straight.

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Wildlife of Georgia
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Caterpillar Watch SouthEast US

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PublishedOctober 23, 2011

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