Acronicta rumicis aka Knot Grass

Thanks Ruth To Helping Me IDing it! :)
This is the caterpillar of the Knot grass moth. The adults, like other moths in the genus Acronicta are not as colourful as their larvae - mottled shades of grey and black with a curved white mark near to the rear edge of the forewing.
The caterpillars are covered in bristly hairs. This one is not poisonous, but I didn’t know it. I should be more careful and not risk my health in touching these buddies. I couldn’t resist! :)) ! I didn’t touch at all, the caterpillar walked on me simply! But even though I should be more responsible and not touch, this time I had luck, next time I can get a huge allergy!

it seems like you guys will have a great life together. lol. this is amazing shot i can see every detail :D i will show to palm reader to see how long you will live :D onlymehdi · 2009-10-28: 16:28

I don't see any caterpillars around here lately. Great find. dontblink · 2009-10-28: 16:52

Dam Ricardo ur like the beast máster ... I love it lol malakh · 2009-10-28: 16:58

I love caterpillars...the first one is fantastic with the great background :)) lynnsgallery2 · 2009-10-28: 17:18

Very fluffy. Nice. smbunation · 2009-10-28: 17:34

You touched it! :-) wfrnk · 2009-10-28: 17:38

is it dangereus playing with them. i used to play when i was child. you can touch this....:)) extralarge · 2009-10-28: 17:48

Beautiful captures, ...so soft and delicate...impressive :) ????? · 2009-10-28: 17:52

Lovely shots Ricky...I got to start finding more things like this :-) ????? · 2009-10-28: 18:16

Great shots..I'm limited to spiders at the moment as far as small creatures are concerned..and they are too quick for me!!! elizzi · 2009-10-28: 18:33

She has very pretty colours. #4 - nice shot! JumiElla · 2009-10-28: 18:41

beautiful shots of the caterpillars !! finbarr · 2009-10-28: 18:48

Good caterpillar Oh! I get itching if I touch these creatures. So I hesitate a lot. awesomegreen · 2009-10-28: 19:19

Lovely CP, now go and wash your hands!! ;-)) eternity65 · 2009-10-28: 20:22

Superb shots!!! nadoune · 2009-10-28: 21:03

wow! fluffy amazing cute little fellow :) i love #1 :) smithapnair · 2009-10-29: 02:16

i scare insects........vouyyyyyyyyyyyyy but nice colours ????? · 2009-10-29: 02:36

Great shots - you're very brave :-) jet28 · 2009-10-29: 03:23

Wow super shots! ????? · 2009-10-29: 03:42

pretty colors. pickledherring · 2009-10-29: 04:12

It really looks cute. daisydavinci · 2009-10-29: 04:29

Great shots Ricky. In #1 it has a camuflative effect! I'm just joking, I love the new word you invented yesterday. SADHYA · 2009-10-29: 05:40

Cute little creature!! He walked on you - and you got great shots!! He must have really wanted to make an appearance on photoblog ;)) lookagain · 2009-10-29: 07:02

Yay! very cute! love the colors! Thank you for sharing :) dream1554 · 2009-10-29: 07:16

Cute! pandka · 2009-10-29: 07:42

that's a pretty one!...love the colors. jennye · 2009-10-29: 07:48

Such a cute, litle, pretty, fluffy caterpillar .. ;o) Ryana · 2009-10-29: 08:18

oh man! usually i am not afraid of any creature.... but this one!!! btw, cool shots miltonjacob · 2009-10-29: 09:03

well done, such pretty colors!! urmysunshine · 2009-10-29: 09:58

Wow fantastic closeup mystic1 · 2009-10-29: 11:51

Ricky the caterpillar whisperer, :-)) GKorts · 2009-10-29: 12:34

wowwwwwww, son fantásticas! LysMandala · 2009-10-29: 13:53

Fofa:) JaCkYe · 2009-10-29: 14:48

doesnt it bite!!! :/ scary mverellen · 2009-10-29: 17:39

What a little cutie :-) Jarvo · 2009-10-29: 19:11

Aiii, arrepio-me toda! Embora acho estes bichinhos muito giros, não consigo tocar. Bonitas fotos! Unchained · 2009-10-29: 19:15

Wow! Colorful caterpillar, but not to beautiful butterfly. Interesting... BlasiusW · 2009-10-29: 19:39

OMG!! So cute!!! I realized that they are only poisonous if they feel in danger. This time you weren't dangerous for your little friend, so she weren't for you. But,be careful, we don't like to see some pictures of your swollen hand!! LOL! ????? · 2009-10-30: 05:44

Nice ... Good Job Mrmz1992 · 2009-10-31: 04:56

The fourth caterpillar I've seen today on the blogs! Earnest · 2009-10-31: 15:03

Great shot!! eternity65 · 2009-11-01: 03:23

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