The following taken from Green Mind Guides, Furry Caterpillar Guides: Watch out for this one! The Southern Flannel caterpillar—also called the puss caterpillar or the asp—has one of the most painful stings of any insect in North America. It may look like Donald Trump's hair on a good day, but under those flowing brown locks are hidden rows of stinging spines.
They sometimes drop out of trees and may land on a person's arm or neck. If that happens, it's going to be a long day. The sting gets worse and worse over several hours before finally fading away. Allergic people may need to go to the emergency room.
Wow! I had no clue what this was. Thought maybe it was a new kind of cheeto. Thanks for the heads up about this dangerous varmint disguised as a caterpillar.
@amyk@joysfocus@ludwigsdiana@gilbertwood Thanks Amy, Joy, Diana, and Denise. This one does convert to a southern Flannel Moth. It's a neat looking moth, with lots of fuzz on it also. And didn't find anything where the moth was harmful. I'll definitely be watching out for these guys.
