Pretty caterpillar

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Annie
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Pretty caterpillar

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A very pretty caterpillar. Look at it's lil tail!

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Anyone have ANY idea what kind it is? I have never seen one like it before.
If dandelions were hard to grow, they would be most welcome on any lawn. ~Andrew Mason

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Nathalie23
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Re: Pretty caterpillar

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Wow! Beautiful! :cool:

Here is a link for a caterpillar that look like yours...
http://bugguide.net/node/view/505
Nathalie

I usually speak french so sorry for my mistakes in english
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Kas
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Re: Pretty caterpillar

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I think that is a puss caterpillar and is not a good one to pet! They will give you a bad rash or sting.

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