 Megalopyge opercularis - Hodges#4647 | The Southern Flannel Moth (Megalopyge opercularis) is a common sight in Florida and the Southeast. Its caterpillars are called "Puss Caterpillars" and are known to have a painful sting. Males have feathery antennae and stronger markings than females of this species. This suggests that this specimen is a male.
bug guide (these photos): http://bugguide.net/node/view/671919 |
