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Q: I think this insect fell from my maple tree [the reader sent a photo]. No one seemed to know what it was, so I finally googled "fuzzy green caterpillar" and came up with American dagger moth. Do I ...

AUSTIN, Texas — "Don't touch the fuzzy caterpillars." That's the warning from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) after toxic caterpillars were recently spotted in the Texas Hill Country.

"These babies have extra-long, black bristles (kinda like massive eyelashes) near their head, midsection, and rear," TPWD wrote. "Be warned though, those eyelashes fight back." Dagger Caterpillars may ...

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Spotted a fuzzy-looking caterpillar lately? A Kansas insect expert says you might want to leave it alone as it could be packing a painful surprise. 27 News spoke with Kansas State ...

Fuzzy and cute caterpillars are being spotted across the Texas Hill Country. However, officials are warning people about touching them as they contain an irritating toxin that can cause itching, ...

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