There are several types of fuzzy caterpillars that are like the woolly worm, but there are also fuzzy stinging caterpillars to watch out for. They are big and hairy, usually black with a reddish-brown band. I’m sure that many of you have played with woolly worms as children (I know I have!), which turn into Isabella Tiger Moths. Several people who visit bring their children, and I want to warn you that there are some stinging caterpillars, like the Milkweed Tussock, living here.Ī Milkweed Tussock caterpillar with stinging hairs. They, however, should not be touched with bare hands! The reason I am bringing us back to caterpillars has more to do with the safety of visitors than it does with my fascination with them. Milkweed Tussock caterpillars are really hairy and, in my opinion, kinda cute. When I was looking for the monarch caterpillars today, I stumbled upon a Milkweed Tussock Moth caterpillar. I can’t help it they are some of my favorite creatures. I know that I said I would give you all a break from Lepidopteron, but I lied.
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