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Tufted caterpillar

13 years ago

Might anybody know what this caterpillar is, found in the underbrush alongside a grassy trail through deciduous woods in southeastern PA?

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kjkw
Original Author
13 years ago
I think I may have found it. Tell me if it's not a Sycamore tussock moth caterpillar.
aperture_lyan
13 years ago
I've seen this kind of caterpillar in our garden before. You're looking for the name of this caterpillar but what about the name above the picture?
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kjkw
Original Author
13 years ago
After my original query, I came up with the ID that I placed on it, but I'm hoping that somebody will tell me if I'm wrong.
rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
13 years ago
You are not wrong, lol!
hoodat
13 years ago
be very careful of any caterpillars with spines in tufts. Some of them have poisonous spines that can deliver a very painful sting.

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