Tussock Moth Caterpillars Nature Walks with Mark Fraser

I think that Tussock Moth Caterpillars are like jewels of the natural world! They have colors that are stunning examples of the true "art" that you can find within nature. There are many varieties of Tussock Moth Caterpillars and 3 of my favorites are shown in this film. Some species like the Milkweed Tussock Moth Caterpillars are particular eaters and focus their attention towards Milkweed and Dogbane plants. The White-Marked Tussock Moth Caterpillars will actually feed on many different species and is not picky at all. Many types feed on or near similar plants you can often find a Banded Tussock Moth Caterpillar feeding on a dogbane near Milkweed Tussock Moth Caterpillars. Some species like the Milkweed Tussock Moth Caterpillar are toxic to predators due to the plants they ingest while others like the White-Sided Tussock Moth Caterpillar, actually have the ability to cause a serious skin rash when handled so do not pick them up! Simply admire these beautiful species by gazing at them as they forage on plant matter. I'm Mark Fraser and thanks for joining me on a Nature Walk. If you would like to view more adventures and read up about conservation efforts, please join me at http://www.naturewalkswithmark.org

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[RealJalf]

I saw one in my backyard and the WHOLE TREE BARK is infested with it! A bit cute though, they're like ROCK STARS. Always headbanging with those cool hair of them. AND, with mohawk like think in their back.

[RealJalf]

I saw one in my backyard and the WHOLE TREE BARK is infested with it! A bit cute though, they're like ROCK STARS. Always headbanging with those cool hair of them.

[toontownrox406]

i have expirenced those skin irritations several times.. and it is not pleasent

[4gotenexilers]

i was looking up the name of these things there is litteraly hundreds of "white-marked" things crawling around my front porch. There not beautiful by a long shot, when one gets on you it itches like fuck.

[Nibaritone08]

That was a wonderful video! I recently found a white-marked tussock moth caterpillar, which had apparently been host to a parasitoid wasp or other creature, as I found out when the larvae burst out of its body.

[JoshWhiteable]

this is the best quality in a video ive EVER seen on youtube (ive been watching almost every day for 4 years)