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Red and black Caterpillar

Pyrrharctia isabella, larva

Description:

Its a caterpillar that is black and red and they curl up into a ball when you touch or hold them until they think they're safe.

Habitat:

North America

Notes:

I found this caterpillar on my neighbor's back deck while cutting grass

1 Species ID Suggestions

Aaron_G
Aaron_G 10 years ago
Isabella tiger moth (larva) - aka "woolly bear"
Pyrrharctia isabella Species Pyrrharctia isabella - Isabella Tiger Moth - Hodges#8129 - BugGuide.Net


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15ncarruba
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15ncarruba

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Spotted on Oct 16, 2013
Submitted on Oct 21, 2013

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