weird looking caterpillar....

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ajmarks Corpus Christi, TX Aug 30, 2011

Any guesses what this thing is? It was hanging out in my corn...

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Lee40 Fort Worth, TX Aug 30, 2011

interesting....i have no idea! sorry

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minnesippi brainerd, MN(Zone 4a) Aug 30, 2011

Live Oak Tussock Moth

http://davesgarden.com/guides/bf/go/1656/

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flatpickit Charleston, SC Aug 31, 2011

Most references I've found list the Live Oak Tussock Moth as Orgyia detrita, but I agree with the above link as the closest match seems to be Orgyia leucostigma (the White-marked Tussock Moth). Ah the joy of common names....

http://bugguide.net/node/view/521
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/Gardening-Handbook/PDF-files/GH-016--live-oak-tussock-moth.pdf

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