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You could be forgiven for thinking the chicks in this video clip are caterpillars—and that is the plan! Read more to find out why.
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 ...
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 ...
Most of the time, when we encounter a caterpillar, we aren’t on high alert. After all, these seemingly harmless creatures ...
Daycare workers told her mom that she was bitten by 'the most poisonous caterpillar in the United States' Jason Hahn is a former Human Interest and Sports Reporter for PEOPLE. He started at PEOPLE ...
The University of Florida campus is experiencing a large influx of tussock moth caterpillars. While not poisonous, the caterpillars' hairs can cause skin irritation for some people. The ...
A puss caterpillar, or Megalopyge opercularis, is part of the moth family Megalopygidae. These “furry” creatures eventually turn into southern flannel moths. If you happen to witness one up ...