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Buck Moth Caterpillar

Hemileuca maia

Description:

Specifically believed to be Hemileuca maia, the New England Buck Moth larvae.

Habitat:

Found roaming across the yard in summer, picture taken on someone's abandoned building materials.

Notes:

These pack a potent sting that can cause nausea, handle with extreme caution.

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Matthew Hammond
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Matthew Hammond

Arkansas, USA

Spotted on Jun 13, 2015
Submitted on May 28, 2016

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