Intense, throbbing pain develops immediately or within five minutes of contact with the caterpillar. Stings on the arm may also result in pain in the axillary (armpit) region. Erythematous (blood-colored) spots may appear at the site of the sting.

Puss Moth Caterpillar (Asp) Stings - Etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis & prognosis from the Merck Manuals - Medical Professional Version.

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 caterpillar, woolly slug, opossum bug, [3] puss moth, tree asp, or asp caterpillar.

2023年7月13日 · Scientists at the University of Queensland in Australia decided to find out. The team revealed that the venom of asp caterpillars, also known as puss caterpillars, contains a special protein that...

The asp is known as one of the most dangerous stingers in North America since of its ability to deliver a severe sting. It is teardrop fit, differs in color, and looks like a tuft of cotton or fur. A sting is provided when the asp is rubbed or its hairs get in contact with human skin.

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 known a victim of...

The venomous puss moth caterpillar (Megalopyge opercularis; also called the asp) is present in the southern United States. It is teardrop shaped and has long silky hair, making it resemble a …

2023年7月11日 · Don't be fooled by the asp caterpillar's innocent look: Its fluffy coat conceals dagger-like spines with a painful venom that hospitalizes dozens of people in the U.S. every year.

2023年9月3日 · The puss moth caterpillar, also known as the asp caterpillar, is known for its deceivingly cute appearance and its potent sting. They can be found in the southern United States and are considered one of the most toxic caterpillars in North America.

2020年10月6日 · Of the more than 150,000 species of butterflies and moths in the United States, approximately 50 have the ability to inflict a painful sting. The most dangerous is the asp caterpillar, which is the larva of the southern flannel moth, …