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  • ‘Puss caterpillars’: What are they and how dangerous are they?

    09/10/2022 1:25:00 PM PDT · by BenLurkin · 20 replies
    ktla ^ | Sep 10, 2022 / | Dylan Abad, Russell Falcon
    Central Florida residents are currently experiencing the return of the inch-long crawlers typically found on oak and elm trees. The caterpillars (also known as “asps”) are covered in furry-looking hair — which hide “extremely” toxic spines that stick to your skin, according to the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida. 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 Florida says. Wing colors are usually yellow and black (front wings) and cream yellow on hid wings. Their thoraxes...