At the tips of some branches on 5th ave near Central Park, en masse in webs, the Fall Webworm Caterpillar (Hyphantria cunea). It's not anywhere near fall yet, so I think the common name is off just a bit, but I think my ID is right.
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These were dropping on us a couple of nights ago in a Greenpoint backyard.
Maybe that's what led you to thinking about the gypsy moths for your recent post. Hairy caterpillars.
Yuckity yuckity yuck yuck yuck!
Word verification is "swines"...
Well, now I'm getting hungry. Maybe Marie will have to do a pork recipe next.
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