Q.Does anyone know what type of caterpillar this is?
It is on an artichoke plant in El Paso TX.
Downtoearthdigs
Answered on April 1, 2019
This appears to be a Tussock moth caterpillar – Found in the south, this hairy caterpillar can defoliate small trees and they assemble hard-to-scrape-off cocoons. Watch out, their hair can be irritating to the skin. Remove and drop into soapy water.
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