Striped Hairy Caterpillar Found On Siesta Key Seirarctia Echo Bugguide Net
These caterpillars are about 15 inches long, and feed on stinging and other nettles, and the common hop They can be easily identified with their dark black color cover with white dots and stout spikes Puss Moth (Cerura vinula)Saddleback caterpillars are immediately recognizable by their bright green "saddle" marking, which is a clear message of stay away if you know what's good for you Measuring merely threequarters of an inch in size, they pack a real wallop for those unfortunate enough to pick up this spiky creature
