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Pale Tussock Moth Caterpillar

A Pale Tussock Moth [Calliteara pudibunda] caterpillar. Quite stunning compared to its adult version. Caterpillar includes 4 yellow tussocks and a red one at the tail.

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Comment by mark at 16/06/2010 13:01:59

We have quite a few moths like that, lobster moth is another, drab looking moth but the weirdest caterpillar youve ever seen !

Comment by Ray Pointer at 03/10/2009 15:25:45

just seen one on house wall, first time i have ever seen one took photos

Comment by cheryl salkeld at 03/10/2009 14:58:04

Hi i was washing my car earlier and came across this pale tussock moth caterpillar on the floor i was fascinated by it! so unusal looking i'd never seen one before so came online to find out what it is i thought it was a caterpillar butterfly but found its a moth which makes sense for this time of year!didn't know we had such unusally looking things in britain!its stunning!