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flowerette Kerrville, TX(Zone 8a) Nov 11, 2009

Please i.d. There were five of these guys eating crape myrtle leaves. If they develop into a moth or butterfly, they will be returned to eat as much as they like. Hopefully, they don't sting.
Thanks.

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flowerette Kerrville, TX(Zone 8a) Nov 11, 2009

I located info on this caterpillar. It is an Io Moth, and they do sting. They eat the foliage of many different plants, and their favorite is wild cherry.

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trackinsand mid central, FL(Zone 9a) Nov 12, 2009

yes, they sting BIG!

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Sheila_FW Fort Worth, TX(Zone 8a) Nov 17, 2009

It is a very pretty moth though.
http://davesgarden.com/guides/bf/showimage/3340/

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ceejaytown The Woodlands, TX(Zone 9a) Nov 17, 2009

Those little tufts of "hairs" will sting you if you happen to handle them, or brush against them. Just stay away and enjoy.

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