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Why You Should Avoid Southern Flannel Moth Caterpillars
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 ...
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Don’t touch this ‘adorable’ insect, it’s one of the most venomous in NC. What to know
The southern flannel moths likes to feed on elms, maples, hackberries, hollies, oaks, and sycamores, according to the NC State Extension. Kelly Stoj Eric LoPresti, an assistant professor of ...