Caterpillar of the family Megalopygidae, known for its hurticating hairs that can cause painful reactions when touched. (IMAGE)

Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

Caterpillar of the family Megalopygidae, known for its hurticating hairs that can cause painful reactions when touched.

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Caterpillar of the family Megalopygidae, known for its hurticating hairs that can cause painful reactions when touched.

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Chelina Batista, iNaturalist

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