According to Texas A&M AgriLife, the tussock moth caterpillar isn't the only stinging species. There are the buck moth, spiny oak slug, saddleback, io moth and south flannel caterpillars, with the ...

Io moth caterpillars can be found all over North America, from southern Canada to Texas. They’re relatively common but unfortunately, are also full of toxic spines.

Saddleback Caterpillar Commonly known as a “slug moth,” the Saddleback Caterpillar is native to most southern climates and can feast on certain types of plants, explained the University of ...

When I’ve run across them, one or more saddleback caterpillars have been feeding on heuchera, spicebush, blue holly and Redosier dogwood.

Most caterpillars won't do much harm, but this unique-looking stinging species could cause painful welts alongside other, more serious issues.

Top left is Hickory tussock caterpillar, top right is Spiny oak slug caterpillar, bottom left is Puss caterpillar and bottom right is Saddleback caterpillar (Jerry A Payne, Wizzie Brown, John ...

Saddle Up, Pardner Who wants a caterpillar ride? Actually, there are several reasons why you shouldn’t jump on the back of these saddleback slugs, despite their common name. First, they are tiny.

Specifically, the buck moth caterpillar, spiny oak slug caterpillar, hickory tussock moth caterpillar, saddleback caterpillar and Io moth caterpillar can cause a stinging sensation when touched ...

Stinging caterpillar species include the buck moth caterpillar, spiny oak slug caterpillar, hickory tussock moth caterpillar, saddleback caterpillar and Io moth caterpillar.