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Field Notes

Description:

Hairy caterpillar

Habitat:

Tree

Notes:

Told they are poisonous. Not sure if that's accurate

Species ID Suggestions

Fir Tussock Moth

Orgyia detrita

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Jacob Gorneau
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Manto tussock moth

Dasychira manto

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KarenL
2

Comments (3)
Jacob Gorneau
You are right, members of the Orgyiini tribe, which includes this species and related species, are not poisonous, but rather have the hairs which are visible and may cause an irritation, and/or an allergic reaction.
KarenL
Cool find! Welcome to Project Noah thompson.sarak!
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PublishedMarch 20, 2012

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