Southern Tussock Moth

Gorgeous! Highly decorated!

Wonderful!

Thanks bayucca!

Erebidae, Lymantriinae. Dasychira meridionalis.

I sent this off to an entomologist friend and he couldn't ID it! I'm still hoping that if I leave it as unknown some expert Noah person will figure it out. I do have the name of an entomologist that might be able to help...so I continue to try.

Hello..ceherzog...
Must update as Tussock moth caterpillar at least... do not let this spotting unknown now..!!

Most outrageously extravagant coiffure I've seen in a long time! Poodles beware, if your owner sees this you may be in for a makeover!
Eagerly awaiting news of your expert consutation, ceherzog.

Go for expert advice.

Harsha, I looked at both of those species and I really don't think it's either. H. harrisii does not occur in Florida and it just does not look like H. tessellaris. I know it's closely related. I might send it to an entomologist friend.

Harsha, I looked at both of those species and I really don't think it's either. H. harrisii does not occur in Florida and it just does not look like H. tessellaris. I know it's closely related. I might send it to an entomologist friend.

Looks like a relative of this one...http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6615493

Caterpillar of tussock moth, Halysidota harrisii or tessellaris.

Thick hairy bump on back and hairy antennas and shape is of Tussock moths Orgyia sp.

Yes its Orgyia sp.

I can't find any caterpillar in the Lymantriidae that looks just like this one. Do you or anyone know of a good ID key?

Yes tussar moth caterpillar of Lymantriidae family

yes...a real poser!

What a fluffy little creature)))and definitely a model

Thanks! Yes, I touched it kinda accidentally. It was on a kids plant she was harvesting. Do the Tussock caterpillars give you nerve damage?

Claire, did you touch it. I am wondering if it is the one that can cause nerve damage. Wonderful pictures.

wow! awesome photos of an amazing little caterpillar.

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! it looks soo furry! hahaha.