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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 ...
Lonomia obliqua has a toxic venom which causes disseminated intravascular coagulation and a consumptive coagulopathy, which can lead to a hemorrhagic syndrome. The toxins are stored in sacs at the base of each spine. As the spines penetrate the victim, venom flows through the hollow bristles and into the puncture wound. [7]
Stings from this toxic creature can cause headaches, nausea, vomiting, chest pain and blood spots around affected region. Despite their cute fuzzy exterior, stay away from these harmful caterpillars.
In spite of such defenses, some species of birds feed avidly on "hairy" caterpillars, grabbing them in their beaks and scrubbing them on the ground until the majority of the bristles have been stripped or damaged; at least a few species of cuckoos, apparently, collect the bristles in their digestive tracts until they form 'pellets' to be ...
The puss caterpillar is covered in venomous spines hidden beneath its hair coat. Months after the emergene of murder hornets in the U.S., there is a new bug menace. The puss caterpillar is covered ...
The caterpillars do not expose these spines unless they are stimulated or agitated by other animals. [10] When the spines are in contact, the tips are easily broken thereby releasing the toxins, [9] which can induce severely inflamed swellings. [6] The general colour is grey studded with many dark spots and streaks.
The spiny caterpillars are striking in appearance, with black bodies and a line of eight reddish-orange dots running down the back (aposematic, warning coloration). The prolegs are dark red. The body is covered with short hairs and black spines and white dots. [2] The fully grown mourning cloak caterpillars attain two inches in length. [3]
Because the caterpillars are extremely dangerous to touch, given as how their furry appearance conceals venomous spines.--Mr Fink 20:05, 17 March 2008 (UTC) The deadly pain is an unexpected outcome, so yes it is ironic. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.106.47.153 23:18, 20 May 2011 (UTC)