{"id":188172,"date":"2022-07-18T11:13:44","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:13:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-most-toxic-caterpillar\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T11:13:44","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:13:44","slug":"what-is-the-most-toxic-caterpillar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-most-toxic-caterpillar\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the most toxic caterpillar?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-most-toxic-caterpillar\/#What_is_the_most_toxic_caterpillar\" title=\"What is the most toxic caterpillar?\">What is the most toxic caterpillar?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-most-toxic-caterpillar\/#What_are_the_poisonous_caterpillars_in_the_US\" title=\"What are the poisonous caterpillars in the US?\">What are the poisonous caterpillars in the US?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-most-toxic-caterpillar\/#Whats_the_most_toxic_caterpillar\" title=\"What&#8217;s the most toxic caterpillar?\">What&#8217;s the most toxic caterpillar?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-most-toxic-caterpillar\/#What_caterpillars_in_the_US_are_poisonous\" title=\"What caterpillars in the US are poisonous?\">What caterpillars in the US are poisonous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-most-toxic-caterpillar\/#Are_there_any_poisonous_caterpillars_in_the_US\" title=\"Are there any poisonous caterpillars in the US?\">Are there any poisonous caterpillars in the US?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-most-toxic-caterpillar\/#What_caterpillar_is_poisonous\" title=\"What caterpillar is poisonous?\">What caterpillar is poisonous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-most-toxic-caterpillar\/#How_do_you_know_if_a_caterpillar_is_toxic\" title=\"How do you know if a caterpillar is toxic?\">How do you know if a caterpillar is toxic?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-most-toxic-caterpillar\/#What_states_have_stinging_caterpillars\" title=\"What states have stinging caterpillars?\">What states have stinging caterpillars?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-most-toxic-caterpillar\/#Are_there_poisonous_caterpillars_in_the_USA\" title=\"Are there poisonous caterpillars in the USA?\">Are there poisonous caterpillars in the USA?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-most-toxic-caterpillar\/#Which_caterpillar_is_the_most_poisonous\" title=\"Which caterpillar is the most poisonous?\">Which caterpillar is the most poisonous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-most-toxic-caterpillar\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_caterpillar_is_poisonous\" title=\"How can you tell if a caterpillar is poisonous?\">How can you tell if a caterpillar is poisonous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-most-toxic-caterpillar\/#Are_any_caterpillars_poisonous_to_humans\" title=\"Are any caterpillars poisonous to humans?\">Are any caterpillars poisonous to humans?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_toxic_caterpillar\"><\/span>What is the most toxic caterpillar?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>puss caterpillar, which is the larva of the southern flannel moth, is the most venomous caterpillar in the U.S. and even a simple brush with the insect can cause excruciating pain. The caterpillars&#8217; fur hides toxic spines that stick to your skin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_poisonous_caterpillars_in_the_US\"><\/span>What are the poisonous caterpillars in the US?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Stinging Caterpillars<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Buck Moth Caterpillar.<\/li>\n<li>Flannel Moth Caterpillar.<\/li>\n<li>Hag Caterpillar.<\/li>\n<li>IO Moth Caterpillar.<\/li>\n<li>Puss Caterpillar.<\/li>\n<li>Saddleback Caterpillar.<\/li>\n<li>Spiny Oak-Slug Caterpillar.<\/li>\n<li>Tussock Moth Caterpillar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_most_toxic_caterpillar\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the most toxic caterpillar?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>puss caterpillar, which is the larva of the southern flannel moth, is the most venomous caterpillar in the U.S. and even a simple brush with the insect can cause excruciating pain. The caterpillars&#8217; fur hides toxic spines that stick to your skin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_caterpillars_in_the_US_are_poisonous\"><\/span>What caterpillars in the US are poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Stinging Caterpillars<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Buck Moth Caterpillar.<\/li>\n<li>Flannel Moth Caterpillar.<\/li>\n<li>Hag Caterpillar.<\/li>\n<li>IO Moth Caterpillar.<\/li>\n<li>Puss Caterpillar.<\/li>\n<li>Saddleback Caterpillar.<\/li>\n<li>Spiny Oak-Slug Caterpillar.<\/li>\n<li>Tussock Moth Caterpillar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_poisonous_caterpillars_in_the_US\"><\/span>Are there any poisonous caterpillars in the US?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A fluffy caterpillar is one of the most venomous caterpillars in the United States. The puss caterpillar (Megalopyge opercularis) has hidden toxic spines underneath its fur.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_caterpillar_is_poisonous\"><\/span>What caterpillar is poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Also called the <b>puss caterpillar, asp, woolly slug, or possum bug, this caterpillar has venomous spines hidden in the hairs (setae) on its body. When picked up, these spines deliver a powerful and painful sting. The venom can cause searing, throbbing pain, burning and sometimes a rash with red spots.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_a_caterpillar_is_toxic\"><\/span>How do you know if a caterpillar is toxic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Caterpillars that are toxic and sting are <b>generally hairy or have spikes on their bodies. Handling one of these dangerous caterpillars could leave you with a nasty sting similar to a bee&#8217;s sting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_states_have_stinging_caterpillars\"><\/span>What states have stinging caterpillars?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The flannel moth caterpillar, also known as the puss caterpillar, or the asp, is covered in fine silky hair that hides its poisonous spines. Once those spines pierce the skin, they cause a painful stinging rash that can last for several days. They&#8217;re found in <b>Texas and a few other Southern states<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_poisonous_caterpillars_in_the_USA\"><\/span>Are there poisonous caterpillars in the USA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A fluffy caterpillar is one of the most venomous caterpillars in the United States. The puss caterpillar (Megalopyge opercularis) has hidden toxic spines underneath its fur.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_caterpillar_is_the_most_poisonous\"><\/span>Which caterpillar is the most poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lonomia obliqua<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_caterpillar_is_poisonous\"><\/span>How can you tell if a caterpillar is poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Caterpillars that are brightly colored, have spines or hairs are probably venomous and should not be touched. If it is in a place where it can cause problems, clip off the leaf or use a stick to relocate it, Ric Bessin, an entomologist at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, tells USA TODAY.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_any_caterpillars_poisonous_to_humans\"><\/span>Are any caterpillars poisonous to humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Also called the puss caterpillar, asp, woolly slug, or possum bug, this caterpillar has venomous spines hidden in the hairs (setae) on its body. When picked up, these spines deliver a powerful and painful sting. The venom can cause searing, throbbing pain, burning and sometimes a rash with red spots.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is the most toxic caterpillar?What are the poisonous caterpillars in the US?What&#8217;s the most toxic caterpillar?What caterpillars in the US are poisonous?Are there any poisonous caterpillars in the US?What caterpillar is poisonous?How do you know if a caterpillar is toxic?What states have stinging caterpillars?Are there poisonous caterpillars in the USA?Which caterpillar&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-188172","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/188172"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=188172"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/188172\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=188172"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=188172"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=188172"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}