20 most poisonous caterpillars in the world
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Small list of caterpillars who you should not touch as they are quite venomous.
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1.
Lonomia obliqua Caterpillar
41 points - added 14 years ago by orangeporridge - 1 comment
Comments:
what kind of name is that
Added 9 years ago by guest, 1 point
2.
Cinnabar Moth Caterpillar
Their brightly colored skin indicates that they are dangerous. Their sting usually causes rash but there have also been several deaths caused by that insect.
41 points - added 14 years ago by orangeporridge -
3.
Bag Shelter Moth Caterpillar
22 points - added 14 years ago by orangeporridge -
4.
Puss Caterpillar
20 points - added 14 years ago by orangeporridge -
5.
Hickory Tussock
19 points - added 14 years ago by orangeporridge -
6.
Lonomia achelous Caterpillar
It has stings with venom glands and the venom it erupts is powerful enough to make a human bleed to death.
17 points - added 14 years ago by orangeporridge -
7.
Monkey Slug
11 points - added 14 years ago by orangeporridge -
8.
White Stemmed Gum Moth
10 points - added 14 years ago by orangeporridge -
9.
Buck Moth Caterpillar
9 points - added 14 years ago by orangeporridge - 1 comment
Comments:
I was stung by one of these today on my hand. Instant pain, stinging and swelling. 6 hrs later, it's still swollen and painful. The stinging has subsided.
Added 12 years ago by guest, 3 points
10.
Brown Tail Moth Caterpillar
9 points - added 14 years ago by orangeporridge -
11.
Saddleback Caterpillar
9 points - added 14 years ago by orangeporridge - 1 comment
Comments:
I've been stung at least 3 times in 5 days by these. Though it itched n felt like fiberglass under the skin, there were no long- lasting pain.
Added 11 years ago by guest, 1 point
12.
Stinging Rose Caterpillar
Another very colourful caterpillar. It has long yellow spines, which almost call you to touch it, which would be an awful idea as it stings.
9 points - added 14 years ago by orangeporridge -
13.
Wattle Cup Caterpillar
It is brightly colored and looks like a piece of rock candy, however you should not touch one of these as the pain caused by their stings is said to be worse than being stung by three wasps.
9 points - added 14 years ago by orangeporridge - 1 comment
Comments:
Son brushed past a wild plum tree in our yard and ran up to the house in pain didnt know why. After inspecting the area he ran from, there was the unexpected wattle cup caterpillar. He was in a great deal of pain. I have been trying to find info. what symtems or affects you get from touching one. Today he has welts on his arm and very itchy.QLD, Bajool.
Added 12 years ago by guest, 0 points
14.
Io Moth Caterpillar
8 points - added 14 years ago by orangeporridge - 1 comment
Comments:
you people dont give the right answers
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
15.
Pipevine Swallowtail Caterpillar
7 points - added 14 years ago by orangeporridge -
16.
Spiny Oak-slug Caterpillar
It looks really funny with its spikes, but touching one of these is a bad idea because it stings quite painfully.
7 points - added 14 years ago by orangeporridge - 1 comment
Comments:
Found one today and have pictures
Columbia Mississippi
Added 9 years ago by guest, 0 points
17.
Silverspotted Tiger
6 points - added 14 years ago by orangeporridge -
18.
White Cedar Moth Caterpillar
5 points - added 14 years ago by orangeporridge -
19.
Gypsy Moth Caterpillar
5 points - added 14 years ago by orangeporridge -
20.
Monarch Caterpillar
4 points - added 14 years ago by orangeporridge -
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