Fuzzy caterpillar that mimics the look of a scorpion?

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  1. Freckles

    Freckles Seedling

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    Found this caterpillar on my mustard greens. He may have fallen from an oak tree. He is fuzzy white with two long antenna in front and one in back (or vice versa). Really seems to mimic the look of a scorpion. Does anyone know what it is?

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    Fuzzy caterpillar 1 ( photo / image / picture from Freckles's Garden )





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    Fuzzy 2 ( photo / image / picture from Freckles's Garden )





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    Fuzzy 3 ( photo / image / picture from Freckles's Garden )
     
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  3. toni

    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    What is that plant it is eating? If it is a moth cat it will help ID it to know what it eats.
     
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    Did some research and I believe it is the
    Tussock Moth Caterpillar.
     
  5. kathyd

    kathyd In Flower

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    Neat...I love bugs. That is really an interesting looking caterpillar.
     

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