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They look harmless, but these caterpillars are venomous. Have you ever heard of the southern flannel moth (Megalopyge opercularis)? Maybe you've seen one but didn't know what it was. It has a very ...

One of the goliaths of the insect world, the atlas moth is a gentle giant – but behind every oversized moth is a very hungry caterpillar ... spending every spare second eating. Luke Brown, manager of ...

In addition to that, the tussock moth caterpillar's hairs are barbed, meaning they can stick to the skin and be hard to remove. If you do come in contact with the caterpillars, here's what the ...