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Io Moth caterpillar

Automeris Io

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Field Notes

Description:

My mom just about put her hand on top of this caterpillar but I stopped her because I saw it and it looked poisonous I would love to know what kind of caterpillar this is and if it is poisonous.

Habitat:

It was probably 80 degrease outside in the evening right about the time it was getting dark

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
AshleyT
Looks like an Io moth caterpillar, and yes they are venomous. Can read more here: http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/misc/io_moth.htm

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Caterpillars and larvae of the World
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Arthropods of Kentucky

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PublishedJuly 28, 2016

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