Hey little fella

As I was walking into work this morning I saw this guy.
He was just inching his way across the sidewalk.
Well I had never seen such a bug in my life.
I showed the picture to a few people and nobody knew him.
Well thank goodness for modern times and the internet.
Three engineers utilizing Google can find almost out anything.
So I would like to introduce you to the Pale Tussock Moth.
Halysidota tessellaris would be it's proper name.
I thought I had seen most caterpillars from around here.
Then out of the blue I see something I have never seen before.
I was fortunate enough to have a camera with me (duh).
And now I share this odd little creature with you.
Not exactly a 9-11 thing but it was just what I saw today.