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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.
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 for several days. In some cases, the sting may cause headache, nausea, and shock-like symptoms.
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 antennæ are bipectinated.
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 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 ...
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.
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).
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 ...