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9 Types Of Stinging Pests You Might Commonly See In The Garden
When many people think of moths, stinging is probably the last thing that comes to mind. However, during its caterpillar phase, the southern flannel moth can deliver a very powerful sting thanks ...
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Meet The Giant Wood Moth, The Absolute Chonker That Is The World’s Heaviest Moth
Okay, so the giant wood moth isn’t exactly of kaiju proportions, but in insect terms, it’s still pretty hefty; some female members of this species have a wingspan of around 23 centimeters (9 inches) ...
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Why You Should Avoid Southern Flannel Moth Caterpillars
They look harmless, but these caterpillars are venomous.Have you ever heard of the southern flannel moth (Megalopyge opercularis)? Maybe you've seen one but didn't know what it was. It has a very ...
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Beware the grey cocoons on the wall – the larvae in them can sting
Known scientifically as Phereoeca uterella, this moth species is greyish, flat and roughly half an inch long.