Jekyll & Hyde Moth
June 12th, 2007 at 8:30 am by Hope (Backyard, Insects)
It seems our fuzzy bunny moth is actually a Black-waved [Crinkled] Flannel Moth — Lagoa crispata. Click here to see the caterpillar form.
While the moth is cute the caterpillar is definitely Mr Hyde! If you go here at BugGuide.net, scroll down and read about one woman’s ride to the ER after accidentally brushing against one. A bit unnerving, no?
This is yet another reason why I want to identify the flora and fauna of our backyard! I don’t want to put all critters on the “hands off” list… just those that should be there. But man do I wanna add “fuzzy/spiny” caterpillars to that list! The one exception I know of right now is the caterpillar of the Giant Leopard Moth seen here.
