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1 posted on 09/10/2022 1:25:00 PM PDT by BenLurkin
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There is one similar caterpillar that was named after Donald Trump, back when he had more of a gold pompador.


2 posted on 09/10/2022 1:27:59 PM PDT by lee martell ( )
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I’ve known a few...


3 posted on 09/10/2022 1:34:37 PM PDT by refermech
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4 posted on 09/10/2022 1:35:13 PM PDT by DannyTN
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I was certain that these would be the by-product of monkeypox sex.


5 posted on 09/10/2022 1:37:22 PM PDT by eeriegeno (Checks and balances??? What checks and balances?)
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Subliminal message from LA; Florida is dangerous; Do not leave CA.


6 posted on 09/10/2022 1:42:07 PM PDT by Semper Vigilantis (A Republic - if you can keep it.)
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Not nearly as dangerous as our future AI overlords.


8 posted on 09/10/2022 1:47:32 PM PDT by algore
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Pus caterpillar:

Southern Flannel Moth:

9 posted on 09/10/2022 1:49:02 PM PDT by null and void (Never suspect dishonest men of making honest mistakes.)
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I’ve been stung. Hurts but manageable. Kind of like a dispersed wasp sting.


10 posted on 09/10/2022 1:49:12 PM PDT by Glenmore
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I was climbing a tree when I was a little kid and brushed the inside of my upper arm against one. That was 60 years ago and I still remember how bad it stung.


13 posted on 09/10/2022 2:27:54 PM PDT by Dalberg-Acton
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Yep. They Nasty.

We have them around the Marina. We stay away.


15 posted on 09/10/2022 2:55:40 PM PDT by Conan the Librarian (Conan the Sailing Librarian)
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If one of these got into a fight with a Murder Hornet, which one would win?


17 posted on 09/10/2022 3:42:39 PM PDT by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer” )
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Most painful sting I ever had was from this critter.

Saddleback caterpillar.

Didn't touch it on purpose, it was hiding under a leaf.

18 posted on 09/10/2022 3:44:37 PM PDT by heartwood (Someone has to play devil's advocate.)
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