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Puss Moth Caterpillar, Asp, Southern Flannel Moth

Megalopyge opercularis

The most poisonous caterpillar in the United States, the poison is hidden in hollow spines among its hairs.

by ceejaytown Aug 4, 2006 7:37 PM

Megalopyge opercularis

by penelopepresley Nov 6, 2007 3:02 AM

Don't touch!

by Heavinscent Nov 10, 2008 4:29 AM

southern flannel moth

by Adrastia217 Feb 6, 2013 12:01 PM

southern flannel moth

by Adrastia217 Feb 6, 2013 12:02 PM

southern flannel moth

by Adrastia217 Feb 6, 2013 12:03 PM

southern flannel moth

by Adrastia217 Feb 6, 2013 12:04 PM

southern flannel moth

by Adrastia217 Feb 6, 2013 12:05 PM

southern flannel moth

by Adrastia217 Feb 6, 2013 12:05 PM

Found on wall next to the garage.

by Cook68w Aug 1, 2013 4:53 PM

Found on an Oak tree leaf. Paulding county Georgia.

by ScreaminScott Sep 1, 2016 12:04 PM

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Order

Lepidoptera

Family

Megalopygidae

Genus

Megalopyge

Species

opercularis

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