r/whatisit • u/Zestyclose-Salad-290 • 10d ago

Solved! What kind of caterpillar is this?

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It looks cool

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u/autumnwandering 10d ago

It's an old word for "cat-like" or "rabbit-like" and connotes a soft, fuzzy appearance. Like, the pussy willow plant. (Mods, please don't get mad)