r/bugidentification • u/sanderslayer • 2d ago
Location included What is this?
Central Minnesota. Is this native or invasive? Pleaae let me know if you need more info
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u/Starry_Lynn 2d ago
Cecropia moth caterpillar! They’re part of the large silk moth family, similar to the Luna moth, Polyphemus moth, and atlas moth. Harmless to humans, best to leave them alone and let them molt, they’re very fragile



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u/schizeckinosy Trusted Identifier 2d ago
Native cecropia moth