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  1. March 2nd, 2009, 12:33 PM #1
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    Default a butt-ugly cattepillar

    fortunately not one of the hairy ones Sure hope this doesn't offend anyone...found this today and I laughed out loud and spewed coffee everywhere
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  2. March 2nd, 2009, 01:22 PM #2
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    It looks like you got a little behind in your work. Ha!Ha!
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    Come on, Larry! With comments like that he'll soon be the butt of everyone's jokes!
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    I'll say I'm glad that it isn't any clearer, butt













    It sure is funny.
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    Must be the infamous "Drunker-Buttapiller"....often seen out after midnight...usually during spring break or after proms....a rare but full moon occasion not to be missed!

    Okay...next lol
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  6. March 2nd, 2009, 08:12 PM #6
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    Are you all certain it is an insect? Looks more like animalhouse.
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    BAH WHAAA WHAAA !!!! It is the caterpillar for the Pale Moon Butterfly !!!!!
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    Butt don't let it pupate !
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    Say, how come you know so much about this critter, Connie?? Hmmm??

    Hope you didn't try to catch it Ron, it looks like it might bite. And I bet it has a foul odor!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tmai View Post
    Say, how come you know so much about this critter, Connie?? Hmmm??

    Hope you didn't try to catch it Ron, it looks like it might bite. And I bet it has a foul odor!!

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    I was in the military back in the 80's when they still let 18 year old males drink. This particular variety was seen in green, brown, blue....depending on the branch of the military. And often you saw them in smaller numbers; that one is a rather large example of the Drunker-Catterpillar....luckily I've never seen a female one. They seem to just know better....either that or they are much more difficult to photograph like this. he he At least with the lights on!!
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