Caterpillar Traditional Cache
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We chose the name of this cache, due to the abundance of the
Tussock Moth Caterpillars right now April 2011, as they fall from
the oak trees they sound like rain drops hitting the leaves. You
might want to wear a hat!! The cache is really easy to find and one
for the numbers along the Withlacoochee State Trail. Please bring a
pen to sign the log.
The Tussock Moth caterpillars, family Lymantriidae, are voracious
eaters capable of defoliating entire forests. The most famous
family member must be the Gypsy Moth, an introduced species to
North America. This critter alone costs millions of dollars to
control each year in the United States. To insect lovers, the
Tussock Moth caterpillars are known for their striking tufts of
hair, or tussocks. Many species exhibit four characteristic clumps
of bristles on their backs, giving them the appearance of a
toothbrush. Some have longer pairs of tufts near the head and rear.
Judged by looks alone, these fuzzy caterpillars seem harmless, but
touch them with a bare finger and you'll feel you've been pricked
by fiberglass. A few species, like the Brown-tail, will leave you
with a persistent and painful rash. Tussock Moth adults are often
dull brown or white. Females are usually flightless, and neither
males or females feed as adults. They focus on mating and laying
eggs, dying within days.
Good Luck & Happy Hunting 
Team CeDo 
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