Pale Tussock moth caterpillar - Calliteara pudibunda

I've never seen one of these weird little caterpillars before. It was quite large - about 2.5 inches long. When it unrolled a bit to walk the dramatic black stripes disappeared - so I opted for one with it curled up after my grandson blew on it!

[Diane]

It looks like a fly fishing lure because its so perfect and the colors are so strange! Love it

[Shepherdman]

Great macro. What vivid colours! Fav

[Caroline]

Wonderful

[Bep]

Fascinating!

[Andy]

Wow!

[KoalaGardens🐨]

fantastic POV looks awesome :) fav

[Ruby Shepherd]

Wow... How usual. Great shot

[amyK]

looks like a little scrub brush...great macro

[Lynne]

Excellent

[Rick]

Wow, great close up. That is a strange looking one. As amyK mentioned, does look like a scrub brush. :-)

[Margo]

fav

[Tiedmark]

Wow. I thought it was a kiddie toy. Excellent subject.