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yellow fluffy red head black feathers (White-marked Tussock Moth caterpillar)

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Tussock Moth Caterpillar
by: Anonymous

Tussock Moth Caterpillar, possibly whitemarked or pale, I'd guess!
White-marked Tussock Moth caterpillar
by: Moni

Stephanie
Your alien is a white-marked Tussock moth caterpillar. Cool shot of the head! If you had shown the rest of the body the tufts of hair on the back side may be white, gray or yellowish as you can see in the following pics.
Here are some pics of the adult and other stages of the caterpillar -
http://bugguide.net/node/view/521/bgimage

These are common in the eastern half of North America in wooded areas. They overwinter as eggs then emerge in spring, go thru several larval stages then turn into the moth. The female moth is flightless. Caterpillars feed on many hardwood or conifer trees.

CAUTION: Avoid handling the caterpillar, its hair is known to cause allergic reactions, especially in areas of the body with sensitive skin. If a severe reaction occurs, seek medical attention.

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