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  2. Megalopyge opercularis - Wikipedia

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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.

  3. This caterpillar looks just like Donald Trump's hair - AOL

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    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.

  4. Asp caterpillars are painful pests - AOL

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    They look cuddly, but their sting produces horrendous pain. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us ...

  5. 11 common bug bites — and photos to help you identify them

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    These photos of common bug bites and insect stings can help you figure out what critter is responsible for itchy red welts. ... like venomous spiders or disease-carrying ticks, also require ...

  6. Flannel moth - Wikipedia

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    They have venomous spines that can cause a painful sting and inflammation lasting for several days. In some cases, the sting may cause headache, nausea, and shock-like symptoms. Perhaps the most notorious for stinging is the caterpillar of Megalopyge opercularis. Caterpillars have seven pairs of prolegs, while other Lepidopterae have five or ...

  7. Lonomia obliqua - Wikipedia

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    Lonomia obliqua is a species of saturniid moth ("giant silk moth") from South America. [1] It is famous for its larval form, rather than the adult moth, primarily because of the caterpillar's defense mechanism, urticating bristles that inject a potentially deadly venom.

  8. Venomous Caterpillar Sighting In Florida Prompts Warning - AOL

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    Effects from the poisonous bristles under their fur have been compared with a wasp or jellyfish sting. The Initial symptom of being stung by a puss caterpillar is usually just a painful skin ...

  9. Arctiinae - Wikipedia

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    Larval "hairs" may be stinging in some species, due to histamines their caterpillars make. The insects advertise these defenses with aposematic bright coloration, unusual postures, odours, or in adults, ultrasonic vibrations. Some mimic moths that are poisonous or wasps that sting. [10]