Caterpillar ID please!

Nathalie23 · Post by **Nathalie23** » Jul 16, 2006 3:41 pm

I found a beautiful caterpillar near some hostas... Do someone know it?

Annie · Post by **Annie** » Jul 16, 2006 6:55 pm

Don't know but here is a site with tons of bugs and stuff about them. HTH!

http://www.whatsthatbug.com/index.html

Annie · Post by **Annie** » Jul 16, 2006 7:21 pm

Look at the bottom of this page. It's like the 8th pic from the bottom. Best match I could find.

http://www.whatsthatbug.com/caterpillar_4.html

Nathalie23 · Post by **Nathalie23** » Jul 16, 2006 8:31 pm

Thanks Annie!

Because of your information, I found the kind of caterpillar (tussock moth). I will do more research... Thanks again!

petal*pusher · Post by **petal*pusher** » Jul 16, 2006 8:38 pm

It is a tussock caterpillar. There are several kinds....take a look here.....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/windy/185225100/

I had this fella on my mauve butterfly weed last year. I thought I was doing a GOOD thing by leaving him there....but, BOY was I wrong! There were several, and they completely stripped all of my plants!

This year, I'm saving those juicy leaves for monarchs!......p

oldcoot · Post by **oldcoot** » Aug 01, 2006 9:22 am

Sure wouldn't want to handle him........OC

Hallson Gardens

Caterpillar ID please!

Caterpillar ID please!

That critter looks like it could sting ??