They look harmless, but these caterpillars are venomous. Have you ever heard of the southern flannel moth (Megalopyge opercularis)? Maybe you've seen one but didn't know what it was. It has a very ...

Be on the lookout for a bug that resembles Cousin Itt. It may seem harmless but it can do real damage if you’re bitten.

Be on the lookout for a bug that resembles Cousin Itt. It may seem harmless but it can do real damage if you’re bitten.

You’d have to be brushing up against foliage that happens to have the caterpillar there or directly grabbing them for them to sting you.” Protecting yourself from the southern flannel moth is ...

It’s unlikely this caterpillar will do any serious damage. The furry, mouse-gray moths are subtly beautiful. 11. Southern Flannel Moth (Aka "The Asp") Finally, we have a furry caterpillar that ...

The name “puss caterpillar” comes from their thick, fluffy coat that resembles the fur of a pussycat, according to the N.C. State Extension. The southern flannel moth is common in the Piedmont ...