A Texas hospital's attempts to deter birds have accidentally created a haven for North American's most venomous caterpillar species, whose painful sting has been compared to breaking a bone.

The Puss Caterpillar — the Megalopyge opercularis — is the most poisonous caterpillar in the United States. Posted: Sep 13, 2014 / 09:36 PM EDT Updated: Sep 13, 2014 / 09:49 PM EDT ...

Megalopyge opercularis. The furry pus caterpillar. An asp. Donald Trump's alleged toupee. Whatever you want to call it, one thing's for certain: It packs a punch so powerful it could send you to ...

Asp caterpillars (Megalopyge opercularis) are native to North America. They have long bristles, and are often found in elm or oak trees. Their bristles conceal spines, which can cause extremely ...

Houston's plant life is home again to the asp, or Megalopyge opercularis, a poisonous caterpillar. This year, there are a lot of them, a lot more than normal, especially in Houston. "It looks like ...

The unfortunately named puss caterpillar (Megalopyge opercularis) is also known as the Southern flannel moth larva and is probably in your yard right now. ... What should I do if it stings me?

Stings are insects’ defense when they feel threatened, ... (Megalopyge opercularis) feeds on a leaf. Puss moth larvae have venomous spines which inflict painful stings.

Called the “toxic toupee” by National Geographic, Megalopyge opercularis, or the puss caterpillar, is just one of six stinging caterpillars that can be found in Virginia around late fall or ...

Their stings are like a 'scorching hot knife.' When you purchase through links on our site, ... (Megalopyge opercularis), and if you see one you should stay away from it.

Megalopyge opercularis in larval from. It's better known as the puss catepillar and is regarded as dangerous due to its venomous spines By Jason Kelly and Cierra Putman, WFTV.com October 18, 2018 ...