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Megalopyge opercularis is a moth of the family Megalopygidae.It has numerous common names, including southern flannel moth for its adult form, and puss caterpillar, asp, Italian asp, fire caterpillar, woolly slug, opossum bug, [3] puss moth, tree asp, or asp caterpillar.
Adult flannel moths are stout-bodied, and very hairy. Females have thin antennae while males' are feather-like. Larvae are called puss caterpillars and, with their long hairs, resemble cotton balls. They are eaten by green lacewing insects and the Anolis lizards. They have venomous spines that can cause a painful sting and inflammation lasting ...
Mounted specimen Caterpillar frontal view. Cerura vinula has a wingspan of 58 millimetres (2.3 in) to 75 millimetres (3.0 in) – the males are slightly smaller. [2] The head, thorax, and body of these moths are very fluffy, with a cat-like appearance (hence the common English name puss moth). [2]
The Initial symptom of being stung by a puss caterpillar is usually just a painful skin reaction, but some cases can become more serious. Julie Hammer of Virginia Beach says that when she was ...
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Jun. 3—A caterpillar whose hairs can produce itchy skin rashes similar to poison ivy appears to be back in New Hampshire for the first time in 75 years, officials said Monday. Browntail moth ...
A puss moth (Cerura vinula) caterpillar displaying its two flagella on its tail and red patches on its head. If the threat does not retreat, the caterpillar can fire formic acid from its flagella. Deimatic displays are made by insects including the praying mantises and stick insects (Phasmatodea).
Cerura erminea is a moth of the family Notodontidae, also known as the lesser puss moth or feline. It is found in Europe. The length of the forewings is 30–38 mm for females and 25–30 mm for males. The moth flies from May to July depending on the location. The larvae feed on willow and poplar.