Asps and Other Stinging Caterpillars - Insects in the City
WEBThe best known flannel moth and stinging caterpillar in Texas is the southern flannel moth, or puss moth caterpillar, Megalopyge opercularis. In Texas these caterpillars are commonly known as “asps”.
Scientists Reveal Why Asp Caterpillar Stings Are So Excruciatingly ...
WEBJul 13, 2023 · Asp caterpillars spend most of their time innocently crawling along the branches of oak and elm trees in North America. But when these hairy creatures come into contact with humans, they use...
5 things to know about asps, those poisonous, stinging caterpillars
WEBNov 12, 2018 · Their hairs are venomous and cause severe pain. According to Texas A&M University, the state is home to a few different kinds of stinging caterpillars, which are called asps. It’s not common to...
Megalopyge opercularis - Wikipedia
WEBMegalopyge opercularis is a moth of the family Megalopygidae. It has numerous common names, including southern flannel moth for its adult form, and puss caterpillar, asp, Italian asp, fire caterpillar, woolly slug, opossum bug, [3] puss moth, tree asp, or asp caterpillar.
Puss Moth Caterpillar Sting: What to Know and How to Handle It
WEBThe puss moth caterpillar, also known as the asp caterpillar, is known for its deceivingly cute appearance and its potent sting. They can be found in the southern United States and are considered one of the most toxic caterpillars in North America.
American dagger moth: What to know about poisonous caterpillars - USA TODAY
WEBOct 16, 2019 · Generally, stinging caterpillars – mainly the puss caterpillar, also known as the Southern flannel moth or the asp – are rare north of the Mason-Dixon Line, says David Wagner, an entomologist...
Puss Caterpillar or “asp” - Field Guide to Common Texas Insects
WEBCommon Name: Puss caterpillar or “asp”. Scientific Name: Megalopyge opercularis (J. E. Smith) Order: Lepidoptera. Description: The caterpillars grow to about 1 inch long and are furry in appearance, being completely covered by thick tan to grayish-white hairs that taper toward the back end.
Identifying the ASP Caterpillar: A Comprehensive Guide
WEBSep 14, 2023 · The ASP caterpillar, scientifically known as Megalopyge opercularis, is a member of the oak processionary moth family. It is primarily found in North America, particularly in the southeastern region of the United States.
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What is a Texas asp? The dangers of the fuzzy caterpillar - KXAN …
WEBNov 2, 2022 · They’re very hairy little caterpillars—a southern flannel moth or a puss caterpillar, as they’re called in other parts of the country. But one of the big concerns about these is they can ...
Fuzzy caterpillar has sting 'like being hit with a baseball bat," and ...
WEBJul 11, 2023 · Don't be fooled by the asp caterpillar's innocent look: Its fluffy coat conceals dagger-like spines with a painful venom that hospitalizes dozens of people in the U.S. every year.
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