What Species is this Caterpillar?

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Do you like this caterpillar?

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  • Maybe yes, maybe no

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What kind of caterpillar is this? I think it might be some kind of Tussock Caterpillar or Tent Caterpillar, but I need the species name.
 

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I don't know the name of it but it resembles certain stinging caterpillars so I would not touch it.
 
It appears to be a gypsy moth caterpillar.
 

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