Nature White Marked Tussock Moth Caterpillar

White Marked Tussock Moth Caterpillar · 02:44 PM

Not sure what this caterpillar is? by Larry Mc, on Flickr

Bertrand3000 · 10-27-2019, 04:29 PM

Nice shot. I really wonder if this was a plant or an animal and I had to look for what a caterpillar is (hey, English is not my first language). I would not let one of those walk on my fingers, anyway.

**swip** · 10-27-2019, 04:32 PM

What a hairy duke.

**Larrymc** · 10-27-2019, 07:25 PM

Originally posted by Bertrand3000

Nice shot. I really wonder if this was a plant or an animal and I had to look for what a caterpillar is (hey, English is not my first language). I would not let one of those walk on my fingers, anyway.

They are weird looking and sometimes called a Toothbrush Caterpillar. Thanks for the comment and visit!!

BrianR · 10-28-2019, 05:53 AM

Nice find Larry! The Orgyia's are having a good year near me, as are some of the other fuzzy caterpillars.

This one looks like a Definite Tussock Moth, Orgyia definita. The White Marked should have a reddish head capsule and black stripe down the back (not grey).

**Larrymc** · 10-28-2019, 06:34 AM

Originally posted by swip

What a hairy duke.

For sure!!

**Larrymc** · 10-28-2019, 06:54 AM

Originally posted by BrianR

Nice find Larry! The Orgyia's are having a good year near me, as are some of the other fuzzy caterpillars.

This one looks like a Definite Tussock Moth, Orgyia definita. The White Marked should have a reddish head capsule and black stripe down the back (not grey).

Thanks, Brian, this does definitely look like a Definite Tussock Moth Caterpillar!

My caterpillar identification skills are definitely lacking.

Thanks for the correction and the visit!

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10-27-2019, 04:29 PM	#2
Bertrand3000 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 2,009	Nice shot. I really wonder if this was a plant or an animal and I had to look for what a caterpillar is (hey, English is not my first language). I would not let one of those walk on my fingers, anyway.

10-27-2019, 04:32 PM	#3
swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,825	What a hairy duke.

10-27-2019, 07:25 PM	#4
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bertrand3000 Nice shot. I really wonder if this was a plant or an animal and I had to look for what a caterpillar is (hey, English is not my first language). I would not let one of those walk on my fingers, anyway. They are weird looking and sometimes called a Toothbrush Caterpillar. Thanks for the comment and visit!!

10-28-2019, 05:53 AM	#5
BrianR Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,332	Nice find Larry! The Orgyia's are having a good year near me, as are some of the other fuzzy caterpillars. This one looks like a Definite Tussock Moth, Orgyia definita. The White Marked should have a reddish head capsule and black stripe down the back (not grey).

10-28-2019, 06:34 AM	#6
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by swip What a hairy duke. For sure!!

10-28-2019, 06:54 AM	#7
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by BrianR Nice find Larry! The Orgyia's are having a good year near me, as are some of the other fuzzy caterpillars. This one looks like a Definite Tussock Moth, Orgyia definita. The White Marked should have a reddish head capsule and black stripe down the back (not grey). Thanks, Brian, this does definitely look like a Definite Tussock Moth Caterpillar! My caterpillar identification skills are definitely lacking. Thanks for the correction and the visit!