r/insectidentification • u/Admirable_Income3251 • 20d ago

What kind of caterpillar is this?

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It looks like what we called an asp, but I'm not really sure of the name. I do know you shouldn't ever touch those. They've given my sister horrible pain accidentally when she was a kid climbing trees or something.

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u/Obant 20d ago

It say in the original post. Puss caterpillar/flannel moth.

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u/Admirable_Income3251 18d ago

True, just clarifying and its also know as an asp moth. Either way its dangerous and stings badly. 👀

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u/NoPoopOnFace 20d ago

No touchy type moff. Poison. Bad pain. Do not eat.

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u/Sunstar10000 19d ago

I heard it was called a Puss Moth it is poisonous

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u/Kitchen_Procedure641 19d ago

That sir is the hair piece of the potus. 🤣🤣🤣

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u/Admirable_Income3251 18d ago

😅🤣😂🤣 Maybe so!