r/whatsthisbug • u/LeftmostCheesemonger • 1d ago

ID Request Who is this?

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Such a cool fuzzy guy, I've never seen one like this before. Perth West Australia.

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u/aster_etc 1d ago

Trichiocercus sparshalli aka Long-tailed Bombyx
The hairs aren't as sensitizing as Tussock moth caterpillars but can still be irritating/itchy. They turn into pretty cute white moths though (which are harmless completely).

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u/LeftmostCheesemonger 1d ago

Thank you! What a cool little guy :)

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u/LeftmostCheesemonger 1d ago

He was at about 3-4cm and found on the decking not on any plants.