The pamina moth is a member of the Automeris or bullseye family. Its caterpillar is quite impressive, as the photos below demonstrate, but also has a nasty sting to its spikes. Similar to the io, it feels like nettles, but doesn't last quite as long.
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There are some variations in overall color. Some moths are more than while others have a greenish hue to them. |  |
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To the left are second instar and to the right are third instar caterpillars. This species has goes through a number of color changes in their lifetime. |  |
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The fourth instar is black and white striped with red undersides. | |
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This is a fifth instar caterpillar that just shed its skin. As with many species of butterflies and moths, its initial appearance is slightly different just after shedding. |  |
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The fifth instar is similar to the fourth, but with a bit more red. |  |
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The cocoon is similar to other automeris species, being quite thin, but made of a tough silk. Here the pupa has been taken out of the cocoon. | |