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caterpiller (Cinnabar moth caterpillar)

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Cinnabar moth caterpillar
by: Moni

Jody
As Anonymous said it is the Cinnabar moth caterpillar. This insect was introduced from Europe as a control for the introduced weed - Ragwort, the host plant for its caterpillars, which is toxic to livestock. A good bug for our gardens!

This caterpillar feeds on Tansy ragwort (Senecio jacobaea). Other food plants are salt-marsh fleabane, hound's-tongue, hops and sow thistle.
These seem to be found in the NW corner of North America.
Interesting find! Thanks for sharing your great photo with us!

Here are photos of the moth and other stages of the caterpillar - http://bugguide.net/node/view/3823/bgimage
Orange and Black Striped Caterpillar
by: Anonymous

It looks like a Cinnabar Moth caterpillar.

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