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Painful gooseberry surprise By Veronica Arnold I found this guy while looking through my gooseberry bush for a morning snack. I didn't immediately squish him until I knew what he was. It appears to have long hairs, and I know from painful experiences not to touch those kinds of caterpillars! I also noticed what appears to be eggs on his back, as if it had been incubated by a parasitic wasp. Using those clues I believe it to be a Tussock Moth caterpillar. Google aggrees with me. Be on the lookout for long haired caterpillars such as the saddleback caterpillar and others... Most caterpillars are not horrible (unless they are eating your garden)! But we can look for warning signs to protect us from painful interactions with nature. Make sure you teach your children to use caution, look for identifying markers, ask questions, and use tools when handling creatures! Note: Click headline for photos of the caterpillar. This story was posted on 2026-06-03 10:06:58
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