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Orange Spike - Parasa indetermina
Copyright © 2005 lizziebethm

Orange Spike - Parasa indetermina
Curby, Crawford County, Indiana, USA
August 23, 2005
Size: 1 inch maybe
found at 2:30pm
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Contributed by lizziebethm on 5 May, 2008 - 11:49am
Last updated 5 May, 2008 - 6:34pm

fantastic! thanks!
fantastic! thanks!
… lizziebethm, 5 May, 2008 - 12:09pm login or register to post comments

 
Thank YOU!
Thanks for this wonderful image. What a fashion statement its making. LOL! I suppose it should be crawling on the "cat" walk.... Sorry:-)
… Eric R. Eaton, 5 May, 2008 - 1:15pm login or register to post comments

Looks like
Stinging Rose Caterpillar Moth (Parasa indetermina)

Other guess - Sideshow Bob!
… John R. Maxwell, 5 May, 2008 - 12:08pm login or register to post comments

I have no idea but...
I felt compelled to comment about this wonderful picture and caterpillar. This is a very interesting image. I hope you will get an ID soon.

Welcome to BugGuide and PLEASE keep sending in this type and quality of pictures!
… Ron M., 5 May, 2008 - 11:55am login or register to post comments

 
Welcome
I agree with Ron, this is stunning! I hope to see more of your contributions soon!
… Will Chatfield-Taylor, 5 May, 2008 - 3:44pm login or register to post comments

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