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Just hangin' around..being cool 15mm caterpillar hanging by a thread of silk, waving around in the wind. We get quite a few of these, but this is the first time I have seen a hairy one. No idea what it is yet Geotagged,South Africa,Spring,butterflies,caterpillars,lepidoptera,south africa Click/tap to enlarge

Just hangin' around..being cool

15mm caterpillar hanging by a thread of silk, waving around in the wind. We get quite a few of these, but this is the first time I have seen a hairy one. No idea what it is yet

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Interesting! Hairy means don't touch. Posted 11 years ago
    1. View Claire Hamilton's profile
      Claire Hamilton
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      Oh yes, I have learned the hard way!
      A little tip for anyone who is as ill informed as I was, if you touch a hairy caterpillar or a prickly pair and it itches like hell...do NOT try to wash it off. instead, rub your hands (or whatever) in dry mud and any remaining bristles, use the blade of a knife to scrape them off.       Posted 11 years ago
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        Ferdy Christant
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        Did not know that, great tip! Posted 11 years ago

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Uploaded Oct 29, 2014. Captured Oct 29, 2014 16:05 in Unnamed Road, South Africa.
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  • Canon EOS 7D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO320
  • 100mm