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   🚨 ARTHROPOD OF THE DAY 🚨
   
   The white flannel moth is a member of the flannel moth family. The species name ovina means “of or like sheep” in Latin.
   
   The caterpillar is not only poisonous, but also one of the most dangerous bugs in America. A sting from this insect can cause pain, blisters, and swelling and, even severe complications if left untreated.
   
   The caterpillars are striped black and yellow, with yellow dots. There are yellow hairs on the side of its body and white hairs emerging from the dots.
   
   The adults have an overall white body, with hairs from its thorax sticking out in all directions, giving them a frilly appearance. The underside of its body, including its eyes and face, is black. The males have orange-colored, flat antennae, which are not present in the females.
   
   They are located in the United States ranging from Washington D.C., south to Florida, west of Montana, and Texas; Mexico, Guatemala, Venezuela, Bolivia, Panama, and Suriname.