Tag Page AspCaterpillar

Beware the Fuzzy Pain Machines!

Those adorable, fuzzy caterpillars chilling on Houston trees? Total fakes—they’re asp caterpillars, and their sting hurts way more than a regular bug bite. People and pets are getting zapped just by brushing past them! If you get stung, wash up, ice it, and pop an antihistamine. And if you start feeling really weird, get medical help ASAP. Pro tip: cover up when you’re out near trees this season! #Science #Houston #AspCaterpillar