area have contacted officials to report suspected sightings of murder hornets. If you encounter one, health insurer Cigna says it's important to call your doctor. That makes it one of the most dangerous caterpillars in America, University of Florida's Donald W. More serious side effects, such as fever, cramps and nausea and vomiting or even shock symptoms are also possible in the worst cases, according to researchers at the University of Florida.
Touch one and within minutes you could suffer intense pain, a swelling, itchy rash and blotches. The creature typically measures no more than 1.6 inches but can cause a serious, painful reaction to human skin. "We have no data suggesting they are more common in Virginia this year, though in general they are more commonly seen in the fall," Kring said. Timothy Kring, head of the Virginia Tech Department of Entomology. Reports of puss caterpillar sightings are popping up in Virginia - which may be because it's the prime season for Megalopyge opercularis, said Dr. Its body is covered in venomous spines, the Virginia Department of Forestry says. Sign up here and get news that is important for you to your inbox.
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