Diagram by Jason Thomas
Yes (the larger caterpillars have fuzzy spines and hair on them)
No (the larger caterpillars do not have fuzzy spines and hair on them)
Tips For This Step
Make sure to look at the larger caterpillars to ensure the best identification of the pest. If there are a just a few hairs on the caterpillar then answer no. If the caterpillar does not look distinctly fuzz under a hand lens then answer no. For example the caterpillar shown below though it has a few hairs on it would not be considered fuzzy.
Photo by Salvador Vitanza. For purposes of this tool a few spines as shown above would not be considered fuzzy.
Answer the question above by clicking one of the options above to move on to the next step. The image above is meant to show you what to look for in the insect you are identifying. Answer the question as directed above. If a highlighted portion of the image appears orange this does not mean you look for the color orange. The orange color is just meant to highlight key body parts used for identification.