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Photo#300227
caterpillar - Lymantria dispar

caterpillar - Lymantria dispar
Cross Plains, Dane County, Wisconsin, USA
July 6, 2009
Size: ~45mm

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Moved

Looks to be a
Gypsy Moth

 
Gypsy moth cat
Even though I hear so much about the Gypsy moths, this is the first time I've ever seen one of the caterpillars. Came across it while on a walk through town and collected it to photograph. This is one I won't release.

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