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DonnaB Vancleave, MS(Zone 8b) Sep 23, 2006

think this is a Unicorn Caterpillar. Nothing special but cool looking cat

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debnes_dfw_tx Fort Worth, TX(Zone 8a) Sep 24, 2006

Wow Donna, I think it is very special!

.....oOO taking notes.


Debnes

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bflybo Dover, DE(Zone 7a) Sep 25, 2006

Donna
Acording to my book it is a Unicorn CAterpillar dosent say what it will evolve into

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debnes_dfw_tx Fort Worth, TX(Zone 8a) Sep 25, 2006

http://cornellcollege.edu/biology/insects2003/davidmichael/u.htm YIKES! don't make this one angry is all I can say.


Debnes

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DonnaB Vancleave, MS(Zone 8b) Sep 25, 2006

glad I didn't touch it lol
bflybo see this link for the moth
http://www.acleris.com/dls/08007.html

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debnes_dfw_tx Fort Worth, TX(Zone 8a) Sep 25, 2006

me too Donna, and glad it didn't squirt you or anything..It might have left a mark..whew!!

And it becomes that moth? Good to know about these camoflauge ones.

Deb

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TexasPuddyPrint Edinburg, TX Sep 26, 2006

WOW!! That's a strange looking creature indeed!!! Am still amazed at how well some caterpillars camouflage themselves :o)

~ Cat

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bflybo Dover, DE(Zone 7a) Sep 28, 2006

Thanks for the link Donna
Very interesting site
JIM

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