I found a strange caterpillar in my back yard and I can't identify it.

Question

I took some pictures of it; not in the best of quality though.

http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/6427/img1547gs1.jpg

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/8937/img1549hb9.jpg

Any information would be most helpful!

For those who can't see the images:

The caterpillar is orange with a large head with designs on it making it look like a face. It's small and short with light blue / gray spots lining down it's back.

I believe it had about 6 feet with small little feet under the head.

Answer 1

What he said above me, and that is the cutest thing ever! LOL!

Answer 2

It is a Spicebush Swallowtail Caterpillar

http://www.all-creatures.org/works/image...

It is probably a very young larvae, since they usually turn green with age.

Answer 3

Check this out ...

http://bugguide.net/node/view/59467

Answer 4

Spicebush Swallowtail Caterpillar.  that is the one.  it looks so cute.  i am not too fond of creepy crawlies but this one looks sweet enough to kiss.