I never saw THIS before!

[Mohain]

He must have been gutted when he changed into a moth, he looked much better as a funky caterpiliar :mrgreen:

Great captures, especially the last caterpiller one

 

[TBaraki]

Holy. That is just weird. Beautifully captured!

 

[EBphotography]

Mind if I bring these photos into the lab? We've got a few bug experts. Even though we've already identified it, I think they'd be interested!

 

[Rathbone]

Mind if I bring these photos into the lab? We've got a few bug experts. Even though we've already identified it, I think they'd be interested!

Be my guest, if they offer any new information, I'd love to hear it.

I've spoken to a couple of old timers around here, they refer to it as a "pack saddle" caterpillar, which I guess was the common name if not the name in the book, but they verified its reputation for having a nasty sting!