Subject: Spiky caterpillar
Geographic location of the bug: New York State
Date: 09/07/2019
Time: 01:07 PM EDT
Your letter to the bugman: Hello,
This was taken today in New York State. I’ve searched trying to indenting this one but it has me stumped. Any info would be much appreciated. Thank you!
How you want your letter signed: Kat
Dear Kat,
Based on this BugGuide image, your caterpillar appears to be that of a Buck Moth, Hemileuca maia. According to BugGuide: “Caution, caterpillars can inflict painful sting.”