Subject: Strange furry purple caterpillar
Geographic location of the bug: Florida panhandle
Date: 10/23/2018
Time: 05:53 PM EDT
Your letter to the bugman: Hey bug man this little guy fell out of a tree in my windshield on my way home today I’m semi new to Florida and know there are lots of crazy bugs here. Never seen one of these tho. It is about an inch long dark purple with some reddish orange on the underbelly. Did a reverse image search to try to find the species. No luck. Made it all the way home and took him off the car and realeased him in the grass. Thanks for any help!
How you want your letter signed: Jordon
Dear Jordon,
You should be commended on even recognizing that the Monkey Slug is a caterpillar. Handle with caution. Monkey Slugs can sting.