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Flannel Moth

Megalopyge opercularis

Photo by AnnetteLeroux
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Field Notes

Description:

Shaped like oak leaf when at rest

Habitat:

School yard

Species ID Suggestions

Flannel Moth

Megalopyge opercularis

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Comments (1)
caliyooper57
It almost looks like a Flannel Moth (Megalopyge opercularis). If you see the little wooley caterpillars (Puss Caterpillars, Tree Asp), do not touch them. They have venomous spines and are very painful (even if they are so very cute).

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PublishedJune 25, 2014

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