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Spotting

Description:

Hairy caterpillar

Habitat:

Tree

Notes:

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

2 Species ID Suggestions

KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago
Manto tussock moth
Dasychira manto Manto Tussock Moth - Dasychira manto - BugGuide.Net


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3 Comments

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 10 years ago

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.

rutasandinas
rutasandinas 12 years ago

Otro amigo futurista excelente

KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago

Cool find!
Welcome to Project Noah thompson.sarak!

thompson.sarak
Spotted by
thompson.sarak

Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Spotted on Mar 20, 2012
Submitted on Mar 20, 2012

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