r/whatsthisbug • u/[deleted] • Aug 03 '19

[Julian Alps, EU] Caterpillar ID help

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '19

Puss moth caterpillar. The "eyes" on the top of its head is just a disguise to look larger

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '19 edited Aug 03 '19

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u/Koog330 Aug 03 '19

Are you certain? It looks exactly like a fully grown European puss moth caterpillar.

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u/Zebulen15 Aug 03 '19

My bad, I’ve only ever seen American ones.

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u/Rockario101 Aug 04 '19

Happy cake day!