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Does anyone know what kind of cat this is? It was in a crepe myrtle, and gave me a painful sting when I accidentally touched it.

Thanks!
Mark

I believe it's an IO Moth cat. Have you seen the moths around there? If it eats Crepe Myrtles you could try and raise it...carefully!

I think some members were discussing your cat on the following link.

http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/467921/

Von

Wow, you dug up an old thread! I noticed names I hadn't seen in a while and then saw the date. I didn't know they were gregarious so that was interesting.

Thanks Konkreteblond,

I'm pretty sure that the one. I went back a couple of hours later, and couldn't find it. It looked like a last instar, so maybe it made its cocoon somewhere.

Mark

Maybe so. Hopefully you will eventually see the adult! I have yet to see any of those cool moths here! The day I see a Luna, you will probably hear me too. :)