it looks to be a Milkweed Tussock Moth caterpillar…Euchaetes egle, the milkweed tussock caterpillar or milkweed tiger moth, is a moth in the family Arctiidae. It is a common mid- through late-summer feeder on milkweeds and dogbane.
As a rule of thumb, any “hairy” caterpillar should not be touched as some (not all) are toxic to the touch. Just good general advice for kids.
it looks to be a Milkweed Tussock Moth caterpillar…Euchaetes egle, the milkweed tussock caterpillar or milkweed tiger moth, is a moth in the family Arctiidae. It is a common mid- through late-summer feeder on milkweeds and dogbane.
As a rule of thumb, any “hairy” caterpillar should not be touched as some (not all) are toxic to the touch. Just good general advice for kids.
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Thanks Chris. Never fear; this was the photographer’s (my) hand.
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