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HelloMissMary Memphis, TN Apr 19, 2010

Never saw one like this before -- any ideas?????

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HelloMissMary Memphis, TN Apr 19, 2010

I got this shot from another angle when the sun was lower. I've Googled everything I can think of, trying to find out what this is but....nothing. Any ideas appreciated. Thanks!

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV Apr 20, 2010

This appears to be a forest tent caterpillar, Malacosoma disstria - see http://tinyurl.com/y57cwsa for an image.

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HelloMissMary Memphis, TN Apr 20, 2010

Suunto, thank you! You have nailed it!

I hope this critter is an isolated guest and not one of hundreds -- !

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