Asp caterpillars (Megalopyge opercularis) are native to North America. They have long bristles, and are often found in elm or oak trees. Their bristles conceal spines, which can cause extremely ...

The FINANCIAL — VDOF’s forest health team has received reports of the puss caterpillar in a few eastern Virginia counties. The “hairs” of this caterpillar are actually venomous spines that cause a ...

Not all fluff is friendly, and there's nobody better than Megalopyge opercularis, or Puss Caterpillar, to teach us that lesson. This caterpillar looks almost unreal at first glance. It's covered in ...

Stings from tiny caterpillars have sent children in North Carolina and Virginia to the hospital and encounters are being reported elsewhere in the Southeast. The Puss Caterpillar — the Megalopyge ...

Houston authorities are warning parents about asp caterpillars The friendly-looking caterpillar is venomous Its spikes can cause severe allergic reactions Megalopyge opercularis, commonly known as ...

The puss caterpillar (Megalopyge opercularis) was named for its resemblance to a kitten, but its hairs contain spines that sting.

In 2014, we collected this post from Facebook: This little critter is called an ASP. Believe it's a caterpillar. KILL IF YOU COME ACROSS ONE. THESE ARE PAINFUL WHEN YOU ARE STUNG BY ONE, WILL SEND YOU ...

Megalopyge opercularis. The furry pus caterpillar. An asp. Donald Trump’s alleged toupee. Whatever you want to call it, one thing’s for certain: It packs a punch so powerful it could send you to ...

Asp or puss caterpillars, more formally known as the Texas southern flannel moth Megalopyge opercularis, emerge in the late spring and summer months to lay eggs on trees and heavily wooded areas. They ...