White-Marked Tussock Moth Caterpillar by kathyladley

White-Marked Tussock Moth Caterpillar

This caterpillar has so many beautiful features. it is not possible to show them in one photo. Thanks to @victoriaboyd for telling me the name of this caterpillar.
How amazing, I don't think I have ever seen one like this before. Great capture.
May 7th, 2013  
This guy has on one crazy coat!! Love it!
May 7th, 2013  
Wow. I've never seen one like it before.
May 7th, 2013  
Perfect
Instant FAV
May 7th, 2013  
Amazing! Fav!
May 7th, 2013  
Wow, how cool! Great shot!
May 7th, 2013  
What a great capture
May 7th, 2013  
Oh my goodness! That is awesome. Just too amazing!! FAV
May 7th, 2013  
Stupendous shot! I think that one turns into Marilyn Monroe with furs.
May 7th, 2013  
Wow ! Super stunning---fav !
May 7th, 2013  
that is amazing
May 7th, 2013  
just wanna say,thank u so very much for being so kind and generous- !!-really appreciate every single thing:)
May 7th, 2013  
Oh this guy is soooo cool! Great shot. Did you pet him?!
May 7th, 2013  
Wow amazing!!
May 7th, 2013  
Superb capture Kathy the detail is quite breathtaking and adore the colours '
May 7th, 2013  
This is an incredibly beautiful and sharp picture
May 7th, 2013  
I believe it is a White Marked Tussock Moth Caterpillar. Your photo was so good it was easy to Google an image by description! By the way, they are if the stinging variety.
May 7th, 2013  
Wow! Wonder what it will look like next.
May 7th, 2013  
@bristolrose Thanks Kathryn!
@spair Thanks Susan!
@paula1 Thanks Paula
@x1nij Thanks Marley, i appreciate the fav!
@calm Thanks so much for the fav Cathy
@jessca646 Jessica, so good to have you back!
@bkbinthecity Thanks so much!
@eyesmile Thanks for your encouragement and fav!
@sansjuan Haha, I think you are right that she turns into Marilyn Monroe!
@jodimuli Joey, Thanks for your kind words and fav!
@helixconcepts Laura, Thank goodness i did not pet him turns out they sting with those beautiful needles. Appreciate your encouragement!
@drussell Deanna, Thanks so much, Have a great trip!
@paul2782 Paul, Thank you so much for your encouragement!
@fotohendriks Thank you for your kind words.
@victoriaboyd Victoria, Thank you for looking this little guy up. I will edit my photo to show the name. Thanks also for telling me it can sting.
@twistergirl Doris I did look it up after learning the name and it has an interesting life but the picture I saw of the moth is not very attractive. So this caterpillar needs to enjoy it's beauty now! haha!
May 7th, 2013  
Gosh this is amazing - thought it was a feather - great capture.
May 7th, 2013  
Wonderful details!
May 7th, 2013  
An amazing capture! Love it - FAV.
May 8th, 2013  
omg this is scary, you have captured this amazingly
May 8th, 2013  
Wow what an amazing caterpillar ..... fabulous capture :)
May 8th, 2013  
What a stunning caterpillar - I bet the butterfly must be really pretty too
May 8th, 2013  
Fabulous caterpillar and a first for me, Beautiful.
May 8th, 2013  
How COOL! Never seen one! Is that red part his head? Just an amazing animal!
May 8th, 2013  
An absolutely amazing macro - what a fabulous caterpillar - Wow!
May 8th, 2013  
Kathy, loved seeing this on the PP. Well done, congrats.
May 9th, 2013  
@sansjuan Thanks so much Nita!
May 9th, 2013  
@espyetta MaryBeth, That red part is his head. I looked for eyes but could not find any. If he has eyes they are almost Impossible to see.
May 9th, 2013  
That's amazing. Caterpillars come in so many different colors. Fabulous shot.
May 24th, 2013  
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