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  2. Megalopyge opercularis - Wikipedia

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    The adult moth is covered in long fur in colors ranging from dull orange to lemon yellow, with hairy legs and fuzzy black feet. [ citation needed ] The cocoons that these caterpillars emerge from vary in size from 1.3 to 2.0 centimeters and contain small hair pockets on the back and flattened front end, the latter covering the operculum at ...

  3. Pyrrharctia isabella - Wikipedia

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    Canadian and U.S. folklore holds that the relative amounts of brown and black hair on a larva indicate the severity of the coming winter. It is believed that if a Pyrrharctia isabella 's brown band is wide, winter weather will be mild, and if the brown band is narrow, the winter will be severe.

  4. Battus philenor - Wikipedia

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    This butterfly is black with iridescent-blue hindwings. They are found in many different habitats, but are most commonly found in forests. [5] Caterpillars are often black or red, and feed on compatible plants of the genus Aristolochia. They are known for sequestering acids from the plants they feed on in order to defend themselves from ...

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  6. Toxicoscordion venenosum - Wikipedia

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    The toxins also remain stable when dried and stored, with bulbs remaining toxic for two decades after collection. [31] The seeds and the bulbs are the most toxic parts of the plants. [7] A survivor of poisoning said of the experience, "My mouth got tingly, and later the sensation moved down my throat." [32] Human poisonings are rare.

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  8. Opisina arenosella - Wikipedia

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    The Coconut black headed caterpillar (Opisina arenosella), is a species of moth found in throughout East Asian countries including Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, as well as Indonesia. It is considered a pest of coconut palm trees, causing considerable damage to the trees, and reducing the plant's yield significantly and can be a major ...

  9. Disease in ornamental fish - Wikipedia

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    An improper nitrogen cycle, inappropriate aquarium plants and potentially harmful freshwater invertebrates can directly harm or add to the stresses on ornamental fish in a tank. Despite this, many diseases in captive fish can be avoided or prevented through proper water conditions and a well-adjusted ecosystem within the tank.