No hike today, but still I was able to play with some critters! I found this guy on one of my many Redbuds. This is the caterpillar of an Io Moth (Automeris io). See those spines? They contain a poison that makes their sting as painful as running into Stinging Nettle, but it last longer. Not recommended! ISO 400, f/4, 1/160, 50mm, Canon EOS 60D.
2 responses to “Io Moth Caterpillar”
I’d like to think that it’s the infant IO Moth named after the IO moon … with all of its yellow-magma erupting volcanoes.
Sounds very likely Gerry!