Tenafly Nature Center - The southern flannel moth (megalopyge operculaeis), commonly referred to as the "puss caterpillar" in its larval state, is endemic to the southeastern United States. Though uncommon, its territory
![The Stinging Flannel Moth Caterpillar (Megalopygidae Sp.) have venomous spines and hairlike structures (setae) that inflect severe pain and inflammation when touched. More pictures in comments. : r/Awwducational The Stinging Flannel Moth Caterpillar (Megalopygidae Sp.) have venomous spines and hairlike structures (setae) that inflect severe pain and inflammation when touched. More pictures in comments. : r/Awwducational](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/08/52/73/085273655edcad5dc83c602abc29291b.jpg)
The Stinging Flannel Moth Caterpillar (Megalopygidae Sp.) have venomous spines and hairlike structures (setae) that inflect severe pain and inflammation when touched. More pictures in comments. : r/Awwducational
![Flannel moth caterpillar. The hairy caterpillar of a Peruvian species of flannel moth (family Megalo- pygidea). This caterpillar may look harmless but Stock Photo - Alamy Flannel moth caterpillar. The hairy caterpillar of a Peruvian species of flannel moth (family Megalo- pygidea). This caterpillar may look harmless but Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2ADNX57/flannel-moth-caterpillar-the-hairy-caterpillar-of-a-peruvian-species-of-flannel-moth-family-megalo-pygidea-this-caterpillar-may-look-harmless-but-2ADNX57.jpg)
Flannel moth caterpillar. The hairy caterpillar of a Peruvian species of flannel moth (family Megalo- pygidea). This caterpillar may look harmless but Stock Photo - Alamy
![Southern Flannel Moth Megalopyge opercularis (J. E. Smith, 1797) | Butterflies and Moths of North America Southern Flannel Moth Megalopyge opercularis (J. E. Smith, 1797) | Butterflies and Moths of North America](https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/sites/default/files/styles/bamona_scale_and_crop_640px_by_640px/public/bamona_images/gaitan_yard_southern_flannel_moth_megalopyge_opercularis_caterpillar_1b.jpg?itok=ye4b8vrq)