#tree asp

[wikipediapictures]

Megalopyge opercularis

“Southern flannel moth, Megalopyge opercularis, male. Location: Durham County, North Carolina, United States.” - via Wikimedia Commons

[alienbath]

Something about fuzzy moths just hits differently.

Fun fact about these guys their caterpillars are known to be one of the most dangerous.

(Moth: Source: projectnoah.org)

(Caterpillar: Source: southernliving.com)

[arcane-machine]

Ough so soft and touchable looking 🥺

[ID: a close up of a Southern Flannel Caterpillar, which is a grey and fluffy caterpillar with orange tufts on its tail end. End ID].

[yuckarina]

Megalopyge opercularis.  A.K.A. southern flannel moth, pussy moth, puss caterpillar, tree asp, and, asp caterpillar. Picture taken 9.1.2008.