The Puss Caterpillar
The most toxic caterpillars in North America is the Slug Caterpillar Puss or Woolly. Do not be fooled by the appearance of fluffy cotton balls because the acid will remove anything that touches and loaded with poisonous spines all over its body. Symptoms of the sting can last several days and include headache, nausea and vomiting. Found in citrus trees, elm and oak.
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