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QueenB Shepherd, TX(Zone 8b) Oct 17, 2004

I decided to post this here, not because I needed a name, but for those who may run across one of these little guys in the future. The spines were a giveaway for me not to touch, but I couldn't help but get it on a stick and look it up! They're just too neat in person! :-) I found mine on a canna.

Saddleback Caterpillar
http://www.forestryimages.org/browse/detail.cfm?imgnum=1235196
http://www.marylandmoths.com/Moths/Limacodidae/Sibine_stimulea.html

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Brugie Chariton, IA(Zone 5b) Oct 17, 2004

Oh my gosh, I've never seen anything like that before. Thanks for posting. He/she is actually kind of cute.

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TomH3787 Raleigh, NC(Zone 7b) Oct 17, 2004

They are cute, but if you ever make the mistake of picking up one of them you will regret it! Learned that as a small child - not all caterpillars are harmless. Those little hairy spines sting!

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QueenB Shepherd, TX(Zone 8b) Oct 17, 2004

I got stung by some prickly green ones once...now I'm paranoid of any caterpillar with spines! My hand stung, itched, and swelled up for three days. NO FUN!

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crestedchik Cedar Key, FL(Zone 9a) Oct 17, 2004

WOW
I've never seen one with spines
its so cool looking!!!!

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