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Orgyia leucostigma
Found this strange caterpillar on my oregano plants. And wanted to know if it is poisonous and what kind of caterpillar it was.
Warm environment.
While these caterpillars are not poisonous, so to speak, direct contact with the hairs can cause irritation or allergic reaction. For most people, if they do have a reaction, it is a localized area.
Spotted on Jun 8, 2015
Submitted on Jun 8, 2015
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