Florida is full of caterpillars this month. Some of the most common ones are the tussock moth, echo moth, oak leaf-roller, and woolly gray moth. But what are they, and what can you do about them? If you need to do anything at all!
Here are a few fast facts from UF IFAS Extension Sarasota County ⬇️
- Most are not poisonous, but some have sticky hairs that are itchy if touched. The echo moth caterpillar can be toxic if eaten.
- They do not harm property but can be a visual nuisance.
- Caterpillars are important for the local ecosystem and provide food for birds and bats.
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