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Despite its innocently furry appearance, the puss caterpillar’s sting is brutal

October 5, 2023 by Carol O

The puss caterpillar bears a striking resemblance to Cousin Itt from the Addams Family, a fuzzy little bug that one can't help but want to touch. However, beneath its hairy surface are poisonous barbs that pack a powerful sting, which can result in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: From The Ground Up, Insects, Wildlife Tagged With: poisonous catepillars, puss catepillar

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