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white furry caterpillar with red stripe (Puss caterpillar,Southern flannel moth larv)

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Puss Caterpillar
by: Amanda

Yes, NEVER touch them. They are vicious. Nothing you use will work to take the pain or burning away. It was a nightmare and lasted for weeks. I brushed against one hiding under a leaf as I was walking out to feeds our chickens and turkeys. NEVER again. I check every time now.
Puss caterpillar
by: Moni

Linda
Thanks for the tip!
brown capterillar with ornge line down its back.
by: lindaAnonymous

i live in euless tx. and this little guy got me ,wash well then use ginger root .pain will go away.
Puss caterpillar,Southern flannel moth larva
by: Moni

Andrew
You have a Puss caterpillar or the larva of the Southern flannel moth.
There are multiple generations of this moth in the south where you live. They are found in woodland areas and feed on a wide range of woody plants including apple, almond, birch, elm, hackberry ,oak,orange, pecan,persimmon, sycamore, and rose.

This caterpillar can STING with its venomous hairs. It is said that the sting starts a couple of minutes after contact from the spines on the side of the caterpillar. Pain and itchy burning occurs followed by the spot turning red and in a few more minutes small blisters appear. The blisters last several minutes with the itching lasting several hours and the redness lasts a day or more. People sensitive to insect stings should seek medical attention.
To reduce pain and irritation use tape to pull out some of the broken spines in the sting area. Washing the area thoroughly with soap and water and as some suggest, poultices of potato or ginger root may help remove some of the irritating venom. Prompt application of an ice pack or baking soda may help to reduce pain and prevent swelling. Antihistamine drugs, used for other insect stings, are reportedly ineffective.


Southern Flannel Moth Catterpillar
by: Blue Cat Mom

This looks like a Southern Flannel Moth Catterpillar - Megalopyge opercularis - which can give you a good nip!

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