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Florida’s “puss caterpillars” may look like cute and fuzzy creatures you could just reach out and pet, but scientists are warning people to stay away from them, because their seemingly soft ...

Four caterpillar species found in South Florida bristle with spines that can deliver a dose of poison to would-be attackers. You’re likely to see more of them as the weather warms, ...

These little critters are fuzzy, colorful and all over Florida – but don't touch the caterpillars or you'll be in for a bad time.. It's practically raining tussock moth caterpillars all over ...

Fuzzy caterpillars likely found near oak trees Haley Coomes , Digital Content Producer Published: March 27, 2024 at 10:28 AM Updated: March 30, 2024 at 12:39 AM ...

Florida can be dangerous in many ways, but from mid-April to early May, health officials warn people in the state to avoid touching a fuzzy caterpillar. The white-marked tussock moth caterpillar ca… ...

Look, but don't touch: These fuzzy caterpillars aren't as friendly as they seem The issue with these insects lies in the hairy details. To stream 10 Tampa Bay on your phone, you need the 10 Tampa ...

An outbreak of fir tussock moth caterpillars have hit north central Florida. Kayakers, swimmers and scuba divers were aware of them as they stepped on them and tried to avoid them Monday morning ...

The fuzzy caterpillar may be one of the cutest crawlers you may want to pet, but experts say beware. The crawler could be venomous and deliver a sting more painful than a jellyfish. Alan Bond was ...

Hey Florida, don’t touch the fuzzy caterpillars. Updated: Apr. 04, 2024, 1:28 p.m. ... As the weather warms in Central Florida, watch out — because caterpillars are falling from the trees. For the ...

According to the Florida Museum of Natural History, the tussock moth caterpillar is a potentially harmful insect with a hairy and colorful body. They are generally dark bodied with a red head, 2 ...