Spotted Tussock Moth Caterpillar

Posted by WiseAcre on Sep 29th, 2008
2008
Sep 29

Lophocampa maculata

I still can’t tell which end is the head but from other photos on the web I can at least make a reasonable identification of this caterpillar. Guess I need to expand my Field Guide library to cover creepy crawlies since I’ve started taking photos of them.

Spotted Tussock Moth Caterpillar: Lophocampa maculata

Yellow Woolly Bear Background

Who cares which end is which. It looks like lunch no matter how I look at it.

Rooster

Rooster Background

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3 Responses

  1. Grammy Says:

    What a great caterpillar and chicken picture. Have a great day.

    Grammy,
    Thanks. I’ll see your great day and raise you a good night.

  2. Ratty Says:

    Foghorn Leghorn looks really angry in that picture.

    Ratty,
    Well, we had Prissy over for dinner the other night. He suspects fowl play was involved in her disappearance.

  3. Barbara Gardeners Garden Says:

    Two great shots but rooster is fantastic, wonderful color and detail!

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