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Sibine stimulea
Family: Limacodidae. Moth of the same name. (Slug-packsaddle caterpillars) Primarily green with brown (light or dark) at either end. White-ringed brown "dot" resembles a saddle. 2 fake eyes at rear. Mimics a thorn. Feeds on variety of plants. Found on Winged Burning Bush. Hairs secret an irritating venom. Stings can be very painful and cause allergic reactions.
Yards on various trees and shrubs. Range: Eastern North America
DO NOT HANDLE! Found naturally in the bushes. People think this looks like a dog with a sweater, candy, sushi.
Spotted on Sep 4, 2012
Submitted on Sep 5, 2012
11 Comments
Nice shots!
Wow! Great pictures and vídeo!
wonderful!
This is certainly an epic series. Wonderful.
Your photos never cease to amaze me!
These are wonderful Carol! Congratulations :)
First time I have seen these in person, but I knew about them because they look like yorkies with sweaters. HA!
ive never seen these larvaes before
Great series!!
Amazing!!
spectacular !!!