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Green caterpillar - Automeris cecrops

Green caterpillar - Automeris cecrops
Sedona , Yavapai County, Arizona, USA
August 21, 2014
Size: 2" long, .5" wide
Rubbed against my daughter who had an allergic reaction

Automeris larva
Automeris cecrops pamina

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Moved from ID Request.

I think this is one of the Automeris caterpillars
According to the guide page, "larva may "sting" if handled. The larger the caterpillar the more intense the stinging sensation caused by the urticating spines".

Others may be able to add more.

 
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