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Flannel moth

Megalopyge opercularis

Description:

Tiny yellow mottled moth

Notes:

The caterpillars' bite is highly toxic! It is one of the most venomous caterpillars in the United States, known as puss caterpillar.

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AnaMoral
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AnaMoral

Clinton, Mississippi, USA

Spotted on Jul 21, 2014
Submitted on Jul 22, 2014

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