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Tussock moth caterpillars are spreading all over north and central Florida. Are they poisonous? Do they hurt plants? Here's what to know.
Tussock moth caterpillars are spreading all over north and central Florida. Are they poisonous? Do they hurt plants? Here's what to know.
The caterpillars, identified as the larvae of the fir tussock moth, white-marked tussock moth and the rare definite tussock moth, are a seasonal phenomenon in North Florida.
Tussock moth caterpillars are native to Florida and the southeastern United States and feed on oak trees, among many others. Every year they hatch around the same time trees are getting new leaves ...
The Tussock moth caterpillar, an insect which has spiky hairs that can cause irritation, is currently plentiful in Florida — and experts are advising locals not to touch them.
The caterpillars, identified as the larvae of the fir tussock moth, white-marked tussock moth and the rare definite tussock moth, are a seasonal phenomenon in North Florida.
Tussock moth caterpillars are being spotted again in Central Florida. Their hair can cause skin irritation, but the sheer number of them are causing general irritation.
You have likely seen tussock moth caterpillars around your home or at local parks in the past few weeks. These hairy insects can give you a rash if you touch them.