Calling all caterpillar experts
September 25, 2011 9:05 AM Subscribe
Need help identifying caterpillar.
My young son and I were out in the yard today (North Central Texas) and came across this beautiful creature. Any experts out there who can help us identify it?
My young son and I were out in the yard today (North Central Texas) and came across this beautiful creature. Any experts out there who can help us identify it?
Response by poster: Is it eating my Red Oak tree? I thought he was a friend!
posted by punkfloyd at 9:22 AM on September 25, 2011
posted by punkfloyd at 9:22 AM on September 25, 2011
Well, if it's just this little guy, he's not gonna eat the whole tree! Unless you've got an outbreak, caterpillars are friends :) Well, except you don't want to handle this little friend too much, because he'll probably give you an itchy rash.
If you're interested in more gorgeous (and insane-looking) caterpillars, this guy is in the family Limacodidae, all of which look pretty neat.
posted by pemberkins at 9:27 AM on September 25, 2011 [2 favorites]
If you're interested in more gorgeous (and insane-looking) caterpillars, this guy is in the family Limacodidae, all of which look pretty neat.
posted by pemberkins at 9:27 AM on September 25, 2011 [2 favorites]
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posted by pemberkins at 9:14 AM on September 25, 2011 [2 favorites]