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Hairy and Flat Caterpillar?
Copyright © 2009 vanparker

Hairy and Flat Caterpillar?
Houston , Harris County, Texas, USA
May 10, 2009
Size: 2" Long
We found this on the ligustrum bush in our yard. We have searched many caterpillar websites and cannot find anything to identify it. It is hairy and very flat against the branch so it doesn't look like a normal caterpillar. Please help if you can.

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Hairy and Flat Caterpillar? Hairy and Flat Caterpillar?
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Contributed by vanparker on 10 May, 2009 - 5:30pm
Last updated 10 September, 2009 - 4:56pm

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… john and jane balaban, 10 September, 2009 - 4:56pm login or register to post comments

Could be a Tolype caterpillar.
Here is an example , though I don't think that particular species is found in your area.
… Carmen Champagne, 10 May, 2009 - 5:46pm login or register to post comments

 
Tolytpe Caterpillar
Wow Carmen, You are Good.
That picture you posted looks just like it.
Thanks for such a quick response.
… vanparker, 10 May, 2009 - 7:09pm login or register to post comments

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