Megalopyge opercularis - Southern Flannel Moth
| Also known as Asp Moth, Southern Flannel Moth, Puss Moth, this is a bizarre furry-looking caterpillar with stinging hairs. Orange Co., NC 9/12/10. |
| This one and the one below are feeding on Red Maple (Acer rubrum). Orange Co., NC 9/12/10. |
| An earlier instar caterpillar. Orange Co., NC 9/12/10. |
| Orange Co., NC 9/12/10. |
| Orange Co., NC 9/12/10. |
| Orange Co., NC 9/12/10. |
| Santa Ana NWR, Hidalgo Co., TX 10/15/04. |