I found an alien in my back yard

[steve-o]

Careful, Steve. That caterpillar will sting you.
Google "White Marked Tussock Moth Caterpillar" and read all about it. But the short version is that it's like poison ivy, only more painful. Avoid if possible!
Adam

Dude. That's amazing that you know that! Thanks for the heads-up Adam. I let him walk on my finger. I wont do that again .. (He didn't sting me tho) ..

[buffo]

Dude. That's amazing that you know that!

Only because I've been stung myself!

I let him walk on my finger. I wont do that again .. (He didn't sting me tho) ..

You got very lucky!

Adam

[Lazerjock]

Only because I've been stung myself!



You got very lucky!

Adam

I had one very similar in my wave runner last weekend. I never saw one like it before. I was getting a leaf to scoop him up with when my neighbor told me to be careful, they sting. I thought he was crazy. A caterpillar that stings? I guess he was right. Glad I didn't touch it.

Here is what the one I found looked like. (Not my picture) I never thought to take one.

Chris

[steve-o]

So they're in Florida and that pic is labeled Michigan .. hmmm .. looks like the alien invasion must have begun .. gotta go find my aluminum foil hat .. brb ..

[Phatslug]

wow...i guess those wont survive here. good pictures!

[Nikosbernardo]

here's a diamondback i caught a while back. i transplant them out of yards and into the desert. i don't hurt them. it's not their fault they're bitey and deadly.

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Hmmm really very scary.....