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Tussock Moth Caterpillar - Orgyia pseudotsugata
Copyright © 2014 Jim Moore

Tussock Moth Caterpillar - Orgyia pseudotsugata
In Westwood - elevation 5100ft, Lassen County, California, USA
July 6, 2013
Size: Body length 11mm
Perhaps a Western Tussock Moth caterpillar? See here: (1)
My thanks for confirmation or otherwise!

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Contributed by Jim Moore on 20 June, 2014 - 2:06am
Last updated 21 December, 2015 - 2:54pm

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Hey Jim, what an excellent image! I was looking for contact information on your page but was unable to find anything. I was wondering if I could use this image for educational use in the classroom, provided of course I credit you? If that would be ok, I'd greatly appreciate the permission! My email is on my profile page.
… widowman10, 21 March, 2016 - 1:53pm

 
Hello widowman10
You have my permission to use this caterpillar photo for your educational use in the classroom.
Best regards - Jim
… Jim Moore, 21 March, 2016 - 3:41pm

Moved
Moved from Orgyia.
… john and jane balaban, 21 December, 2015 - 2:54pm

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