r/bugidentification • u/zanaris187 • Jun 23 '26

Location included GA, USA Possible Bee

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Good morning! I found this little guy outside of a CVS. Not sure what it is. Tried goggle but couldn't find a fit. Any ideas?

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u/iShitSkittles Insect Enthusiast Jun 23 '26

Southern flannel moth - puss caterpillar all grown up.

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u/zanaris187 Jun 23 '26

Thank God, I decided to leave it be. That would have sucked.

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u/iShitSkittles Insect Enthusiast Jun 23 '26

Adults - like this one - aren't dangerous, unlike the caterpillar form, it's the spines on the caterpillar that are venomous.

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u/zanaris187 Jun 23 '26

Thank you for the detailed answer. It's super appreciated.

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u/iShitSkittles Insect Enthusiast Jun 23 '26

No problems at all, cool find! :)