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Saddleback Caterpillar Moth

Acharia stimulea

Photo by seto2112
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Description:

*Note-Beware of touching these caterpillars! The sting is very painful. It lasts for hours/days. I found this out personally!!!

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Jim Thorpe, PA

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PublishedMarch 5, 2012

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