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Buck moth Caterpillar

Hemileuca maia

Description:

A caterpillar that can inflict a painful sting. Variable in color (mostly black and white specs) with many tufts of spines.

Habitat:

Spotted in a mixed forest dominated by oaks.

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2 Comments

Brian38
Brian38 3 months ago

Thank you, Michael.

MichaelS
MichaelS 3 months ago

Great spotting, Brian!

Brian38
Spotted by
Brian38

Magnet Cove, Arkansas, United States

Spotted on Jun 10, 2023
Submitted on Jan 20, 2024

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