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

"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 ...

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

(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 ...

crawling critter will likely be reappearing in Central Texas this fall, leaving folks frightened of its sting. The puss caterpillar, also known as an asp caterpillar, is the most venomous ...

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 ...

University of Queensland Asp caterpillars spend most of their time ... The sensation is so excruciating that one sting-sufferer in Texas said it felt like she’d broken her ankle—the feeling ...

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