Post by BuckSkin on Aug 18, 2022 2:02:35 GMT
Tuesday_16-Aug-2022
White-marked Tussock Moth Caterpillar (Orgyia leucostigma)
Note the Tick; that thing must have been on the lens.
DO NOT TOUCH this caterpillar; many people have severe reactions.
There are many photos on the internet of people covered in big red welts from touching one of these.
Note: Closest match I could find; possibly mine is not yet mature enough to have the four clumps of bristles; or, this may not be it at all.
If anyone can confirm this identification or find one that is a better match, please enlighten me.
I was way out in the big field, taking pictures, when I felt something crawling on the back of my right hand; it was this tiny caterpillar.
I put him in a Zip-loc bag and took him to the house for photographing.
He is tiny; maybe 1/4-inch long.
He is a quick little dude and will surprise you in how much territory he can cover in a few seconds; a couple hours in the Kelvinator slowed him down nicely.
Belly view; note the suction-cup feet.
When I would raise him for positioning or move my hand away, he would attach himself with a very long strand of web and would be hard to turn loose of on account of the web being stuck to me.
I never had a reaction; maybe he is not yet mature enough for that.
You can learn all about them at Kidadl, Caterpillar Identification, Insect Identification, Discover Life, Butterfly Identification, Bug Guide, and Wikipedia.
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White-marked Tussock Moth Caterpillar (Orgyia leucostigma)
Note the Tick; that thing must have been on the lens.
DO NOT TOUCH this caterpillar; many people have severe reactions.
There are many photos on the internet of people covered in big red welts from touching one of these.
Note: Closest match I could find; possibly mine is not yet mature enough to have the four clumps of bristles; or, this may not be it at all.
If anyone can confirm this identification or find one that is a better match, please enlighten me.
I was way out in the big field, taking pictures, when I felt something crawling on the back of my right hand; it was this tiny caterpillar.
I put him in a Zip-loc bag and took him to the house for photographing.
He is tiny; maybe 1/4-inch long.
He is a quick little dude and will surprise you in how much territory he can cover in a few seconds; a couple hours in the Kelvinator slowed him down nicely.
Belly view; note the suction-cup feet.
When I would raise him for positioning or move my hand away, he would attach himself with a very long strand of web and would be hard to turn loose of on account of the web being stuck to me.
I never had a reaction; maybe he is not yet mature enough for that.
You can learn all about them at Kidadl, Caterpillar Identification, Insect Identification, Discover Life, Butterfly Identification, Bug Guide, and Wikipedia.
VIDEO
Free Coloring Page
