Species Archive: Calliteara pudibunda L.

Pale Tussock

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Lymantriidae

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Pale Tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) photographed 24 May 2009 by S Calver-Fisher.

Pale Tussock (Calliteara pudibunda)(24 May 2009) Caterpillar

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Pale Tussock caterpillar

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Lymantriidae

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Pale Tussock moth larva, photographed 23 September 2006 by B Crowley

Pale Tussock (Calliteara pudibunda)(23 September 2006)The bright colours of this cute little caterpillar are a warning to leave alone. This is best heeded, as skin contact can cause a painful rash.

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