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Megalopyge opercularis
approx. 1 inch long
spotted on oak tree in semi-wooded area
Spotted on Dec 31, 2012
Submitted on Dec 31, 2012
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Yes, Yuko, they do seem to invite a pet like a cute furry cat or dog. But that fur is a collection of venomous spines that can cause extreme pain and swelling. For this reason it is also called a 'tree asp'.
This is one furry caterpillar and the moth is furry as well! How cute is that! :-)