Saddleback Caterpillar

This is only the second Saddleback I've ever seen. I knew to be very careful. Their sting is worse than a bee sting. It will be a Saddleback Moth.

[Sue Hecker]

What a strange creature!

[Cathy]

Great focus on this stinger!

[Elyse Klemchuk]

What an odd looking caterpillar! Does it need stingers to keep from being prey?

[Nancy]

so interesting, what do they eat?

[julia]

What a crazy looking creature ... nice shot ..

[Diana]

What an incredible creature, like a fancy spaceship! It never ceases to amaze me where you find all these insects. Fav

[Carolyn White]

@kchuk Yes.

[Carolyn White]

@nbs Plants like sunflowers, grapes, and maple.

[4rky]

Never seen tis before - great find!

[Susie]

Amazing

[Denise Wood]

It looks like an upside down baby echidna in a blanket!! Fascinating fav

[carol white]

Great macro capture. Fav!! 😀

[KoalaGardens🐨]

wowee never seen this one - glad you kept your distance!

[Sandra Wilson]

so interesting!

[Lois]

Fantastic close up! Interesting "saddle" it has!