so, what flavor is this booger?

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    Found him munching on one of my geraniums. I just left him alone and he's still there today. Any ideas? CATERPILLAR.jpg
     
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    Any ideas anyone??
     
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    Sorry Catztail,
    Never seen that before and wasn't aware that they were attacked by caterpillars.
     
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    I've been doing some research, Catz, and in the site "growsonyou" there's a pic of the caterpillar entitled "Strange Visitor" and they have identified it as a rare Pale Tussock Moth Caterpillar:snork:
     
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      Ok I agree it's some type of tussock moth larvae but not so sure its the pale one. Those are mostly green and this guy is dark. I will see if he's still there tomorrow and try to narrow it down more. Thanks for steering me the right direction Armandii!!
       
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        He's rather cute :wub2:
         
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            Hmmmmmm.......... If he is classed as cute, there is hope for me yet! :lunapic 130165696578242 5:
             
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              He's still out there eatin and poopin on the same geranium. Good thing he's alone or I'd have to chuck him and his mates into the neighbours garden..........
               
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              I'm always very cautious with hairy Caterpillars, Catz, as usually the hairs are there to repel predators....including us, and touching them does usually give you a rash and some painful irritation:WINK1:
               
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                ....but if you go to the "Scratch" thread, you'll see just what to get for any itches :snork:
                 
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