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 ...

Notice that these are all moth caterpillars; butterfly caterpillars are almost ... The furry, mouse-gray moths are subtly beautiful. 11. Southern Flannel Moth (Aka "The Asp") Finally, we have ...

Texans enjoying state parks and the outdoors are warned to avoid the Southern Flannel Moth caterpillar—its venomous hairs can ...

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 ...

After a winter cocoon phase, the caterpillars will emerge as flannel moths — also known as southern flannel moths. Adults have wingspans around 1-1.5 inches long, Fish & Wildlife Foundation of ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Warmer weather often means more time outdoors, and more time outdoors can sometimes mean more run-ins with insects. Some of those insects sting, though not always ...

(The jokes write themselves here, don't they?) Asp Caterpillars (Megalopyge opercularis) have a variety of nicknames: southern flannel moth, puss caterpillar, and the tree asp. They are considered ...

However, they may cause mild skin irritation for some people, and other species of fuzzy caterpillars, such as the Southern flannel moth, are venomous. If you encounter a caterpillar and aren’t ...