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Caterpillars
Royal moths and silkworm moths
Hornworms
Swallowtails
Tussock moths
Tiger moths
Slug caterpillars
Puss caterpillars
Cutworms, armyworms, underwings and dagger moths
Whites and sulphurs
Tent caterpillars
Brush-footed butterflies, fritillaries and wood nymphs
Prominents and oakworms
Loopers and cankerworms
Milkweed butterflies
Skippers
Bagworms
Snout and grass moths
Sawflies
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Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden
Crinkled flannel moths caterpillars (Lagoa crispata) are present in summer and fall. They produce two generations per year.
Crinkled flannel moth caterpillars are covered with tufts of long, dense hairs, ranging in color from gray, orange and tan. The light-colored hairs form a crest along the top of the body. Underneath the coat of silky hairs are small tubercles containing urticating hairs that can cause severe irritation when handled improperly. Host plants include a variety of trees and shrubs, such as oak and sassafras.
About the family
Puss caterpillars belong to the Megalopygidae family.
IPM1019, new February 2003