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Old 16-06-2011, 01:18 AM posted to rec.gardens
Amos Nomore Amos Nomore is offline
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Chris wrote:

On Jun 15, 3:06*pm, Amos Nomore wrote:
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*Danzo wrote:
some kind of catepillar, hasnt harmed the plant too much im just curious
as it looks so cool!


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Western Tussock Moth


Don't think so. Compa

http://bugguide.net/node/view/17383

It's missing those large white tufts of bristles.

Tussock moth larvae (and those of many other species) can exhibit quite
a bit of variability between instars. Geographical location can also
account for quite a range of variability between separate populations of
a species. However, John's geographical observation leads me to believe
my ID is spurious. It is some species of tussock moth - that I am
certain. Vapourer, anyone?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orgyia_antiqua