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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.

Rated 4 points - posted 13 years ago by orangeporridge in category World.
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Lonomia obliqua Caterpillar Report Abuse
41 points - added 13 years ago by orangeporridge - 1 comment
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what kind of name is that
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Cinnabar Moth Caterpillar Report Abuse
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.
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Bag Shelter Moth Caterpillar Report Abuse
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Puss Caterpillar Report Abuse
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Hickory Tussock Report Abuse
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Lonomia achelous Caterpillar Report Abuse
It has stings with venom glands and the venom it erupts is powerful enough to make a human bleed to death.
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Monkey Slug Report Abuse
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White Stemmed Gum Moth Report Abuse
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Buck Moth Caterpillar Report Abuse
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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.
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Brown Tail Moth Caterpillar Report Abuse
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Saddleback Caterpillar Report Abuse
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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.
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Stinging Rose Caterpillar Report Abuse
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.
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Wattle Cup Caterpillar Report Abuse
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 13 years ago by orangeporridge - 1 comment
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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.
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Io Moth Caterpillar Report Abuse
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you people dont give the right answers
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Pipevine Swallowtail Caterpillar Report Abuse
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Spiny Oak-slug Caterpillar Report Abuse
It looks really funny with its spikes, but touching one of these is a bad idea because it stings quite painfully.
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Found one today and have pictures Columbia Mississippi
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Silverspotted Tiger Report Abuse
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White Cedar Moth Caterpillar Report Abuse
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Gypsy Moth Caterpillar Report Abuse
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Monarch Caterpillar Report Abuse
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