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Puss Caterpillar

Megalopyge opercularis

Description:

Light brown with what looks like long hairs.

Habitat:

Found on a Fakahatchee grass plant. Growing in a yard with oak and hickory trees above.

Notes:

Toxic setae. Don't touch. Caterpillar of the Flannel Moth.

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tomk3886
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tomk3886

Crawfordville, Florida, United States

Spotted on Sep 2, 2022
Submitted on Oct 18, 2022

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