Skip to main content
Today is National Trails Day!
Close

Puss Caterpillar

Megalopyge opercularis

Photo by tomk3886
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

30.0567, -84.2977

Field Notes

Description:

Light brown with what looks like long hairs.

Habitat:

Found on a Fakahatchee grass plant. Growing in a yard with oak and hickory trees above.

Notes:

Toxic setae. Don't touch. Caterpillar of the Flannel Moth.

Reference Links:

puss caterpillar (larva), southern flannel moth (adult) Megalopyge opercularis

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (0)

Be the first to comment

Sign in to comment

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Butterflies & Moths of the World
Mission
Florida's Flora & Fauna
Mission
Caterpillars and larvae of the World
Mission
Insects of Florida
Mission
Caterpillars of the Southeastern USA

Tags

Photographed
PublishedOctober 18, 2022

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies