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southern flannel moth

Megalopyge opercularis

Photo by ElenaCabezas
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EOL: Megalopyge opercularis, Megalopyge opercularis

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Flannel Moth Caterpillar

Megalopyge opercularis

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florida33girl
This spines on this caterpillar are very venomous - do not handle! http://lepcurious.blogspot.com/2011/10/beware-flannel-moth-caterpillar.html

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PublishedNovember 17, 2011

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