Caterpillar "Li'l Dewd"

I happened upon this caterpillar while deadheading petunias this morning:

Quite unusual, at least for my yard. Here's a closer look:

I checked a web page called What's This North American Caterpillar? to try and identify him. But I couldn't decide if he fit into the tufted, hairy or bristled category. Therefore he shall simply be called Caterpillar "L'il Dewd."

Comments

[Connie]

Cute little guy. :-)

[Ki]

I found one just like it in my lawn yesterday. I also took some photos and have it on my blog. The caterpillar is a Acronicta americana, American Dagger Moth. I've never seen one before and thought it was a very interesting caterpillar. Love those few black hairs in all that yellow.

[Beth]

Thanks for the helpful info, Ki!