Sycamore Tussock Moth Caterpillar
From Out Of The Trees by br1078phot, on Flickr
These things just drop from the trees quite unexpectedly.
Looking For Higher Vistas by br1078phot, on Flickr
Once they land on the ground, they head for the heights again.
Sycamore Tussock Moth Caterpillar by br1078phot, on Flickr
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Making A Get-Away by br1078phot, on Flickr
It would stand on its hind legs, then stretch that body to bridge the gap between slats on the bench.
Scootin Along by br1078phot, on Flickr
These were in a variety of sizes, as they don't all seem to hatch at the same time, this one being a medium. They do however play havoc eating tree leaves, and in sufficient numbers, can denude quite a few of them. They are also toxic to touch, leaving hives and a rash where they contact skin.
Dancing With The Devil by br1078phot, on Flickr
These two kept circling each other for about a minute till the caterpillar decided to move on.
Bugging Me by br1078phot, on Flickr
Landed right on my leg. They move pretty fast for a caterpillar, so I only got the back half in focus.
Variant by br1078phot, on Flickr
Not a Sycamore Tussock, but one of the family. However, I could not find a match for this particular version. Maybe it's a mutant.
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