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Absalom - Megalopyge
Copyright © 2009 Gacko

Absalom - Megalopyge
Desoto, Dallas County, Texas, USA
September 28, 2009
Size: 1 cm
This baby has a full head of hair! I believe it is an early instar of the Southern Flannel Moth Caterpillar--I saw the more familiar 2.5 cm version a few days ago in the same area under Red Oak and Live Oak trees. You can see the ridge on its back under all that fur.

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Contributed by Gacko on 28 September, 2009 - 2:48pm
Last updated 11 October, 2009 - 8:15pm

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… Abigail M. Parker, 11 October, 2009 - 8:15pm login or register to post comments

No idea, but love the name yo
No idea, but love the name you gave it :-)

If I don't recognize a caterpillar, I usually take it home to see what it turns into...this does not apply to flannel moths!
… Abigail M. Parker, 2 October, 2009 - 8:45pm login or register to post comments

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