A Hickory Tussock Moth (Lophocampa caryae) Caterpillar.
Sep 25, 2014 09:43:56 #
I was at a mountain lake in a nearby county park looking for Bald Eagles to take pics of when I spotted this critter crawling along. I never knew much about this caterpillar until I looked it up on the internet.
They begin appearing at end of summer. Host plants include ashes, elms, hickories, maples, oaks, and walnuts, but will usually accept most any shrub or tree.
WARNING: Some people may be allergic to the hairs of this caterpillar. Be especially careful with children handling this caterpillar and then touching their eyes before washing hands.
More info here and here.
I was shooting HH using my Canon EOS 50D w/EF 70-200 f2.8L IS USM + EF 1.4x II TC @ 240mm; f5; Tv @ 1/1250"; AUTO ISO (200); AI SERVO AF. PP w/PsE8. Exif intact.
Enjoy these. Comments welcome.
-- Gene
They begin appearing at end of summer. Host plants include ashes, elms, hickories, maples, oaks, and walnuts, but will usually accept most any shrub or tree.
WARNING: Some people may be allergic to the hairs of this caterpillar. Be especially careful with children handling this caterpillar and then touching their eyes before washing hands.
More info here and here.
I was shooting HH using my Canon EOS 50D w/EF 70-200 f2.8L IS USM + EF 1.4x II TC @ 240mm; f5; Tv @ 1/1250"; AUTO ISO (200); AI SERVO AF. PP w/PsE8. Exif intact.
Enjoy these. Comments welcome.
-- Gene
Sep 25, 2014 09:55:07 #
Sep 25, 2014 09:59:12 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
What a beauty! And more interesting info too; thanks!
:) You're welcome, Linda. Glad you like the pics and found this one interesting. Thanks for looking.
Sep 25, 2014 10:31:48 #
Very attractive little hairy caterpillar Gene, excellent set, thank you also for the information. :D
Sep 25, 2014 10:41:40 #
Nice capture Gene of this cute, fuzzy caterpillar that comes with a caution warning label!!
Thanks for the info!!
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Thanks for the info!!
:-D
Sep 25, 2014 13:31:01 #
Sylvias wrote:
Very attractive little hairy caterpillar Gene, excellent set, thank you also for the information. :D
:) You're welcome, Sylvia. I've seen these hairy catterpillars many times while out hunting during the autumn season but never photographed one. They sure are attractive! Glad you like these and thanks for commenting and looking.
Sep 25, 2014 13:32:13 #
angela k wrote:
Nice capture Gene of this cute, fuzzy caterpillar that comes with a caution warning label!!
Thanks for the info!!
:-D
Thanks for the info!!
:-D
:) Thank you Angela. Its a warning I will heed from now on. Glad you like these and thanks for looking.
Sep 26, 2014 10:09:42 #
I had to take my neighbor to the emergency room for an allergy reaction to this one. It wasn't pleasant. Wonderful photos and a great reminder. :)
Sep 26, 2014 11:06:37 #
bedgmon wrote:
I had to take my neighbor to the emergency room for an allergy reaction to this one. It wasn't pleasant. Wonderful photos and a great reminder. :)
:( Oooo, that hurts. I was surprised to learn the hairs are venomous. You never know. Glad you like the pics, and thanks for looking.
Sep 27, 2014 00:21:37 #
GeneM wrote:
:( Oooo, that hurts. I was surprised to learn the hairs are venomous. You never know. Glad you like the pics, and thanks for looking.
These are great shots, Gene. I just posted some earlier this summer of a similar species. They are so cool to see up close. Thanks for sharing.
Sep 27, 2014 10:37:41 #
Bozsik wrote:
These are great shots, Gene. I just posted some earlier this summer of a similar species. They are so cool to see up close. Thanks for sharing.
:) Thank you. They are an interesting looking critter. Glad you like 'em and thanks for looking.
Sep 28, 2014 01:23:24 #
It's a pretty little thing, and these are fantastic shots of it, Gene. Am about to read the information. Thanks for including it.
GeneM wrote:
I was at a mountain lake in a nearby county park l... (show quote)
Sep 28, 2014 20:33:17 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
It's a pretty little thing, and these are fantastic shots of it, Gene. Am about to read the information. Thanks for including it.
:) Thank you, Dixie. Glad you like the shots. I hope the info was interesting to you. Thanks for looking.
Sep 28, 2014 21:24:18 #
It was, Gene. Thank you!
GeneM wrote:
:) Thank you, Dixie. Glad you like the shots. I hope the info was interesting to you. Thanks for looking.
Sep 29, 2014 09:46:27 #
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