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OUCH! Look out for the Stinging Caterpillars

Wed, 12 Nov 2008
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Stinging Caterpillars are fun to look at because some have horns, some have barbed hooks and some have quill-like hairs. But beware!  Although most of the pointy parts are for show, there are a few prickly hairs that will pierce your skin.  OUCH!  Learn what the different species of Stinging Caterpillars are to avoid irritating encounters.

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Submitted by: Dana Morris Writer, Animals.com

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