A caterpillar that can cause severe illness in humans and pets should be reported, but people are advised not to touch them. The Forestry Commission is asking the public to report sightings of oak processionary moth caterpillars, which emerge from May to July before becoming adult moths. However, because the creatures and their nests contain long hairs that cause itchy … [Read more...] about The public is urged to report any sightings of caterpillars that should not be touched
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This Adorable Fuzzy Caterpillar Should Never Be Handled
They appear nice and cuddly, but you don't want to touch them! Puss caterpillars may appear soft and cuddly, yet their sting is more severe than that of bees, jellyfish, or even scorpions. Ouch! From Florida to North Carolina, curious young children have reported agonizing agony after coming into touch with the most toxic caterpillar in the United States. The bug, known … [Read more...] about This Adorable Fuzzy Caterpillar Should Never Be Handled