Namaste everyone.
Sharing some snaps from the nearby forest. As it was a rainy day, this little creature was wandering in the woods that caught my attention. It is the hairy tussock moth caterpillar. It is popular for it's distinctive hairs and a potential to cause skin allergic reactions on contact.
| Latin name | Olene mendosa |
|---|---|
| Observation date | 31 July , 2026 |
| Camera used | Google Pixel 7a |
| Photographers |  @pokharelbro7 |
| Location | Kawasoti, Nawalparasi, Nepal |
Link to original community
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/387431368
| Latitude | Longitude | Map |
|---|---|---|
| 27.64861 | 84.13296 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.64861&mlon=84.13296 |