By Craig A Ruark | 2024-09-18
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Don't touch this cute caterpillar!
On 09/16/2024 05:08 pm by Steve Price| Prince of Wales Island, Craig, Alaska
This woolly bear caterpillar isthe last larval stage (or instar) of the spotted tussock moth (Lophocampa maculata). They eat Alder tree leaves among others. The white hairs on its back will give humans a nasty irritating sting if touched.
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