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megalopyge opercularis (poisonous) Puss caterpillar, don’t touch! Megalopyge immaculata,Megalopyge opercularis,Southern flannel moth Click/tap to enlarge

megalopyge opercularis (poisonous)

Puss caterpillar, don’t touch!

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    Christine Young
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    Megalopyge opercularis might be more likely. Posted 2 years ago

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The Southern flannel moth

"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, woolly slug, opossum bug, puss moth, or asp caterpillar for its larval form.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Aug 11, 2023. Captured Oct 21, 2021 09:42.
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  • E-30
  • f/18.0
  • 1/100s
  • ISO500
  • 105mm

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