I won't steal a photo to show you, but you can visit Wikipedia for one.
This is the larvae of this beautiful moth. I found a caterpillar in my Hops vines. Not only that, but found two. Buster was no help at all, relaxing on pillows.
I made the mistake of touching it. They have sharp, spiny little barbs that are deceiving, as moth caterpillars are soft and fuzzy.
I was shocked! I sucked on it, to remove any venom, and then washed it well with soap and water. It hurt for an hour!
My Hops vine is huge, and I wish I knew what to do with the seeds/fruit, whatever!This is so funny. I was videotaping the caterpillar, and it picked up its poo and started eating it. It dropped it overboard, from the side of a 2 x 4.Jodie, my 4-yr.-old granddaughter will love it! I thought I would be clever and pull some nice leaves off of the Hops vine for it to eat. When I did so, I found another IO Moth larvae!
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I've never seen one of those caterpillars, but have seen a moth.
If I see one of these caterpillars, I'll be sure not to pick it up without wearing gloves. :))
They are cool looking caterpillars. Great shots!
You have a great knack for finding these obscure beasts and then telling us about them. Thanks.
Very neat shots - but you are far braver than I am! I would NOT have touched it!
I don't have any buds on my hops this year. Last year was a bumper crop.
I give them to a friend who makes little pillows with them. I think they invite pleasant dreams and sound sleep.
I wouldn't have touched it either. Ouch! What an unusual name. I wonder why it's called 10 Moth.
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