Colourful caterpillar

[jomike]

Saw this caterpillar in the hedge. I have not ID'd it yet.

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Caterpillar by jomike, on Flickr

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Caterpillar by jomike, on Flickr

 

[blondie606]

Hi Mike

great close ups & really nice colors

I found one the same at my folks house today & was gonna post up to find out what type it was .Very furry little thing

 

[jomike]

Hi Mike

great close ups & really nice colors

I found one the same at my folks house today & was gonna post up to find out what type it was .Very furry little thing

Thanks Lynne, I've ID'd it as a vapourer moth caterpillar. (Orgyia antiqua).

 

[NWgaz]

nice find mike, reminds me of a chinese festival

 

[jomike]

Thanks Gary, it does look like a chinese dragon.