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Browntail Moth

Euproctis chrysorrhoea

Description:

I found half a dozen of these in different areas. The hairs break off upon contact with skin and can cause rashes, skin irritation, headaches and breathing difficulties.

Habitat:

Fallen trees and park benches in Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park

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1 Comment

maplemoth662
maplemoth662 6 years ago

A beautiful caterpillar....

Machi
Spotted by
Machi

Maine, USA

Spotted on Jun 3, 2017
Submitted on Jun 21, 2017

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