Tussock moths
Scientific name: Lymantriidae
Tussock moths
Scientific name: Lymantriidae
Photo By MiaZeus Description
Lymantriidae have caterpillars that are deceptively beautiful with their vibrant tufts of hair which, despite their inviting appearance, can cause severe dermatitis in humans. This striking characteristic is a defensive mechanism, programmed by nature, to ward off predators by using irritant hairs.