The asp or puss caterpillar is the most common species of stinging caterpillar in the Houston area, according to the Texas ...

Texas A&M AgriLife experts warn of stinging caterpillars as weather warms, what you should know about their venom, and how to identify one.

"A good rule of thumb is if a caterpillar looks 'fuzzy'—don't touch ... They also feed on dwarf yaupon and other shrubs. The asp's venom can cause skin redness, itching, swelling, welts ...

Asp or puss caterpillars, more formally known as the Texas southern flannel moth Megalopyge opercularis, emerge in the late spring and summer months to lay eggs on trees and heavily wooded areas.

Texans enjoying state parks and the outdoors are warned to avoid the Southern Flannel Moth caterpillar—its venomous hairs can ...

As temperatures warm up Extension Service experts urge Texans to stay alert for stinging caterpillars. These fuzzy, or ...

(KXAN) – They might look cute and fuzzy, but this is one caterpillar you’ll want to stay away from. As the seasons change, the Texas Asp is making an appearance once again. ‘Puss ...

One is the asp caterpillar, also known as the southern ... Eye injuries should also be referred to a specialist immediately. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension said asps can be controlled when they ...

Texas is home to nearly 30,000 species of insects, nearly a third of all in the nation. While most bugs are harmless, some can inflict a painful bite.

These are pests of the cool, wet times of spring and early summer. They hang out in moist, mulched beds and they come out to ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Have you seen the fuzzy ... In addition, these caterpillars are not of the stinging variety like an asp caterpillar. So they're not dangerous to humans but can be to ...