Insects and Spiders

Giant Leopard Moth Caterpillar

I always called these woolly bears growing up, without knowing what they really were. This is my first photograph. It is the caterpillar of the giant leopard moth, a beautiful black and white moth. Hope to get a photo of the moth someday soon too.
Giant Leopard Moth Caterpillar Hodges#8146 (Hypercompe scribonia)

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