Slug Caterpillar Moths

These spiny slug caterpillars sting. They are less venomous than the saddlebag caterpillars but I would still not recommend picking them up.

Also called a monkey slug, this is a small, strange looking caterpillar that has urticaceous hairs. I've never been 'stung' by one, but I've heard it's painful.

Found attached to car at work under a maple tree. Hitched a ride to the grocery store and then home. Approximately 1" long.

Found attached to car at work under a maple tree. Hitched a ride to the grocery store and then home. Approximately 1" long.

Hag moth caterpillar

Hag moth caterpillar

1030 ,July 4 2013, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve. This is the Larvae of the Hag Moth.

1030 ,July 4 2013, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve. This is the Larvae of the Hag Moth.

The darkest specimen I've seen

The darkest specimen I've seen