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Tiger Moth Caterpillar

Photo by egypt_girl333
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Field Notes

Description:

Black wooly worm, about two inches long. Long black hairs, moving with a rippling motion pretty quickly across a cement patio.

Habitat:

Rural/Suburban backyard

Notes:

A couple people have suggested this is a Tiger Moth caterpillar, which is my best guess as well.

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PublishedNovember 27, 2011

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