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Hickory Tussock Moth Caterpillar
Hickory Tussock Moth Caterpillar
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Challenge: Free Study 2015-06 (Advanced Editing VII)
Collection: Animals
Camera: Canon EOS-6D
Lens: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Date: Jun 23, 2015
Date Uploaded: Jun 25, 2015

 Found this very tiny caterpillar in my garden. He was about 1/4" long. I believe it is a Hickory Tussock Moth caterpillar. The caterpillar excretes an allergenic chemical which can be quite reactive to humans. It can cause an itchy rash, swelling and nausea. I'm glad he wasn't in a bad mood!

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Votes: 72
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07/07/2015 10:33:53 AM
7 from me.
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 07/06/2015 09:06:14 PM
Those are some serious fake eyelashes.
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 07/06/2015 07:09:50 AM
Nice colors and bokeh
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