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Southern flannel moth caterpillars, or puss caterpillars, are common in Florida and look harmless, but their hidden venomous spines can cause severe pain

🐛Southern flannel moth caterpillar: The fuzzy Florida caterpillar that stings

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In this episode of Everyday Wild, we explain how to identify Megalopyge opercularis, where it lives, what it becomes, why it is often found on oak, elm, and citrus trees, and what to do if you accidentally touch one.

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The everyday animals we share Central Florida with from a wildlife photographers perspective. Follow along with Joey Manna as he finds the good side on our wild neighbors.

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