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09/03/2008
ELKTON , Md. (AP)- A species of stinging caterpillar more common in southern climates appears to have arrived on the Eastern Shore.
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From Wboc.com
09/03/2008
ELKTON, Md. (AP)- A species of stinging caterpillar more common in southern climates appears to have arrived on the Eastern Shore.
Francis Breeding, a pest management consultant with the Queen Anne's County Extension Office, says a woman needed medical treatment last week because venom from a puss caterpillar traveled up her arm to her lymph nodes. Breeding says puss caterpillars don't bite, but their hair contains the venom. Extension specialists say some people are more sensitive to the caterpillars than others, but children should be told not to touch them. Cecil County Extension master gardener Eileen Boyle says the caterpillars may have arrived in Cecil County, too.
Picture of Puss Caterpillar
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Thought I would post this and let you all know that the caterpillar could be seen in Delaware.
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09-07-2008, 04:04 PM
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Yikes!
That is one fugly caterpillar.
Thanks for the info Rosa, I'll be sre to wear my gloves out in the garden from here on out...
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This is why I am a vampire.
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I've seen uglier ones...
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09-07-2008, 07:30 PM
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Thanks for the warning! I've never heard of a venomous caterpillar before! I just warned the kids, especially my son. My kids like to collect and "save" bugs. Fun, fun, fun!! lol
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Yikes. Hopefully it was just an isolated incident, but will definitely keep my eyes open when I'm working in the yard now. Thanks Rosa.
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09-08-2008, 12:54 AM
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09-08-2008, 08:04 AM
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It does look like something a cat coughed up.
My daughter likes to pick up caterpillars so I told her if she sees one like this STAY AWAY and tell me. I have never seen anything like it, but you are never sure if this caterpillar can hitch a ride into Delaware. |
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Fugly is right!!!  That has to be one of the grossest caterpillars I've seen a pic of! 
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