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Moth Carerpillar or Pokemon Monster? - Acharia stimulea
Copyright © 2006 Thomas of Baltimore City

Moth Carerpillar or Pokemon Monster? - Acharia stimulea
Lower Herring Run Park, Baltimore City County, Maryland, USA
August 9, 2006
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Contributed by Thomas of Baltimore City on 11 August, 2006 - 7:22am
Last updated 12 August, 2006 - 12:12pm

I will move this to frass. W
I will move this to frass. We already have plenty oh shots of this species.
… Tom Bentley, 12 August, 2006 - 11:48am login or register to post comments

 
ah!, but none from Maryland!
ah!, but none from Maryland!
… john and jane balaban, 12 August, 2006 - 12:12pm login or register to post comments

Saddleback Caterpillar
see guide page and compare below. And be careful - they have stinging spines!

… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 11 August, 2006 - 8:27am login or register to post comments

Saddleback Caterpillar
It's called a saddleback caterpillar. Whatever you do, do not touch it. I believe it's the most venemous caterpillar in North America. More about it here.
… Rattlebox Photography, 11 August, 2006 - 8:27am login or register to post comments

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