Weird-ass Bug of the Week

Picking purple basil, not typically a hazardous pursuit, unless one of these guys is munching away on the underside of the leaf.

This Saddleback caterpillar (Acharia stimulea), looking more like a cartoon cat wearing sunglasses that has been run-over, is covered in venomous hairs. Accidentally brushing your hand against one really CENTERS ONE’S ATTENTION 🥵🤯 for about 15 min…..not recommended….

#permaculture #bugs

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