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melody Benton, KY(Zone 7a) Sep 30, 2006

This little fellow came to the DG Roundup last week...seemed to be looking for a spot to pupate, as it was trying to crawl under the edge of the picnic table as we were taking it's picture.

I don't have a clue, so any help is appreciated.

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TomH3787 Raleigh, NC(Zone 7b) Sep 30, 2006

Here's a start: tussock moth larva (family Lymantriinae)

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justmeLisa Brewers, KY(Zone 6b) Sep 30, 2006

http://entweb.clemson.edu/cuentres/cesheets/forest/ce81.htm

try that link Mel.

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DonnaB Vancleave, MS(Zone 8b) Sep 30, 2006

I agree with Tussock but I don't know exactly which one

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melody Benton, KY(Zone 7a) Sep 30, 2006

Lisa, my cat has orange 'whiskers' where that one has black ones...I agree with Tussock Moth....that was what first came to mind, but the ones I'm familiar with look like they have little brooms along their backs.

I'll google Tussock Moth cats and see what comes up.

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melody Benton, KY(Zone 7a) Sep 30, 2006

It's a Sycamore Tussock Moth cat. Stands to reason, there is a huge sycamore tree right beside the deck where we found it. There are two generations a year...thus, the late crawling cat.

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White_Hydrangea Aurora, CO(Zone 5a) Oct 02, 2006

Spiky hair. Very punk.

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