Is black-waved flannel moth poisonous?
Many larvae of the velvet moth family are considered a dangerous insect because it is covered with poisonous hairs. Once touched, it immediately stimulates the skin and causes a strong pain. The victim described the pain as a fracture or blunt force trauma. In addition, more severe symptoms such as swelling, nausea, headache, abdominal discomfort, rash, blisters, chest pain, numbness, and dyspnea may occur.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Arthropods
Class
Bugs
Family
Flannel moths
Genus
Megalopyge
Species
Black-waved flannel moth (Megalopyge crispata)
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