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Southern Flannel Moth

Megalopyge opercularis

About

A fluffy moth covered in cream to orange-brown fur-like scales. Its larva, called the puss caterpillar, is covered in soft-looking hair that conceals venomous spines.

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Did You Know?

The puss caterpillar is considered the most venomous caterpillar in North America, with stings requiring medical attention.