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Megalopyge opercularis
Very very wooly caterpillar around 2 inches long
I hope you didn't touch it! This is the most venomous caterpillar in America. A beautiful find though.
Welcome to Project Noah Lawarne10
Nice first spotting,congrats and thanks for sharing
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