caterpillar the pale tussock moth calliteara pudibunda caterpillars feed wide variety deciduous trees well

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Caterpillar of the Pale Tussock Moth Calliteara pudibunda The caterpillars feed on a wide variety of deciduous trees as well as ma Royalty Free Stock Photo

Caterpillar of the Pale Tussock Moth Calliteara pudibunda The caterpillars feed on a wide variety of deciduous trees as well as many other plants such as bramble and hops. They were once commonly found on hops growing in the south east of England where the pickers referred to the caterpillars as Hop Dogs. Also known as a Vapourer moth. Hairs cause a rash.