An early instar caterpillar of the Tussock Gypsy Moth. This large family have caterpillars that often live gregariously and are covered in long hairs

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An early instar caterpillar of the Tussock Gypsy Moth. This large family have caterpillars that often live gregariously and are covered in long hairs that can be very irritating on human skin

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Size: 4315px × 5500px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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