Megalopyge opercularis is a moth of the family Megalopygidae. It has numerous common names, including southern flannel moth for its adult form, and puss caterpillar, asp, Italian asp, fire …

Southern flannel moth caterpillars are teardrop-shaped, and, with their long, silky hairs, resemble a tuft of cotton or fur. Their color varies from yellow or gray to reddish-brown, or a mixture of …

2021年10月26日 · The best-known flannel moth and stinging caterpillar in Texas is the puss moth caterpillar, Megalopyge opercularis, commonly called an “Asp.” This caterpillar is often …

2018年11月12日 · According to Texas A&M University, the state is home to a few different kinds of stinging caterpillars, which are called asps. It’s not common to get stung, but if you’ve ever …

2023年11月8日 · This caterpillar gives a nasty bite and is also called a puss moth caterpillar, woolly slug, or Italian asp. The name of ‘puss caterpillar’ comes from the fact that they look like …

2019年10月16日 · American dagger moth caterpillars are bright yellow-green with black bristles that resemble eyebrows. It's a warning sign for predators, Wagner cautions. Caterpillars with …

2022年11月2日 · As the seasons change, the Texas Asp is making an appearance once again. ‘Puss caterpillars’: What are they and how dangerous are they? KXAN News Meteorologist …

2024年4月16日 · Texans should be familiar with those fuzzy little critters in shades of yellow, brown, or black. But should we be concerned about them? ABC13 gets that answer.

2023年11月8日 · Other names of this dangerous insect include fire caterpillar, woolly slug, or Texas asp. The venomous hairy brown southern flannel caterpillar measures 1” (25 mm) long, …

This is called "aposomatic" coloring, and it's a fairly common ploy throughout the animal kingdom -- think of the bright yellow and black coloring of the yellow jacket, for example, whose stripes …