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Orgyia vetusta
I found this caterpillar trying to make it's way across a sandy beach cliff trail. The coastal wind was blowing this little guy off course, but he up-righted himself and kept going. Thanks in advance for the ID. Carlsbad, CA.
Spotted on Mar 9, 2012
Submitted on May 20, 2012
4 Comments
Thanks for the ID. I updated this spotting. No worries, I watched this caterpillar safely cross the trail.
Yes, Orgyia sp., I am running out of power, so you need to take a look yourself:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/335/bgpage...
Please place them on green herb plant before they crushed under anybody's steps if they locate on ground.
Tussock moth caterpillar.