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Colorful Caterpillar (Fir tussock moth caterpillar)

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Virginia
by: Anonymous

I found 3 of these interesting little creatures in my back yard in Virginia this week end.
Fruitland Park FLorida
by: Katie

I dont know. I havent found any research on them But My sister lives in fruitland park and I recent had one land on me and I am now having an allgeric reaction to the hairs of the caterpillar
Fir tussock moth caterpillar
by: Moni

Heather
Looks like you have Fir tussock moth caterpillars all over your apartment complex. It is also called the live oak tussock moth caterpillar. There is also a darker colored form of this caterpillar.
This caterpillar is found all along the Atlantic coast to FL.
This is not considered one of the stinging caterpillars, BUT the hairs can cause irritation to sensitive skin if you handle them.
The larva feed on oak trees.

Here is a complete discussion from Univ of Fl entomology dept. http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/foltz/eny3541/Tussock/Orgyia.htm

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