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Flannel Moth Caterpillar
Megalopyge cf. albicollis
11.0004, -85.276
Field Notes
Description:
An approx. 2" long caterpillar covered in long hairs. Locals say touching them will cause a painful inflammation that can last for several hours, even cause a fever and nausea in some people.
Habitat:
Found feeding on an orange tree at night.
Notes:
Higher resolution images can be seen here https://www.flickr.com/photos/66454855@N06/14909757811/in/photostream/l…
Reference Links:
Megalopyge cf. albicollis | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
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PublishedAugust 14, 2014
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