Nothing, only when in caterpillar form does it eat. at that stage it eats tops of leaves during the day, this is also where it rests.
Yes, the black and orange fuzzy caterpillar you may be referring to is likely a Milkweed Tussock Moth caterpillar.
There are various types of hairy caterpillars found in the wild, including the gypsy moth caterpillar, the tussock moth caterpillar, and the woolly bear caterpillar. These caterpillars are known for their distinctive appearance and can be found in different habitats around the world.
The name of the orange caterpillar with black spots commonly found in North America is the Milkweed Tussock Moth Caterpillar.
In large quantities, moth dust can be harmful if ingested or inhaled. It may contain toxic compounds from the moth's environment or diet. It's best to avoid contact with moth dust and take precautions when handling items that may be contaminated.
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Milkweed leafs
The rusty tussock moth (Orgyia antiqua)
Illinois has caterpillars that include the brown hooded owlet moth and monarch butterfly. Other caterpillars that are found in Illinois include the Asteroid, white-marked tussock moth, yellow-marked tussock moth, milkweed tussock moth, and the viceroy caterpillar.
Torolf R. Torgersen has written: 'Identification of parasites of the Douglas-fir tussock moth, based on adults, cocoons, and puparia' -- subject(s): Identification, Parasitic insects, Douglas-fir tussock moth, Parasites 'Douglas-fir tussock moth handbook' -- subject(s): Control, Douglas-fir tussock moth
Tussock moth caterpillars are relatively toxic to other animals. If a dog ingests one, it could get very sick from the poison.
a tussock moth
Richard R Mason has written: 'Douglas-fir tussock moth handbook' -- subject(s): Larvae, Douglas fir tussock moth
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It has a type of sex maniac poison
Jeffrey Alan Millstein has written: 'The population dynamics of the douglas-fir tussock moth' -- subject(s): Moths, Insect populations, Douglas-fir tussock moth
Spotted tussock moth caterpillar
John W. E. Harris has written: 'The Douglas-fir tussock moth in British Columbia, 1916-1984' -- subject(s): Douglas-fir tussock moth