Campus is currently undergoing an outbreak of California oak moth caterpillars, according to Peter Oboyski, executive director of the Essig Museum of Entomology. He said the insects, native to the California coast, are largely harmless to humans, although their bright colors may be an indicator of their bad taste. “They are not at all harmful to people — unless you eat a big handful of them,” Oboyski said. “I don’t recommend eating a big handful of these caterpillars.” Read more through the link in bio. ✍️: Litong Deng 📸: Phillis Wan . . . #ucberkeley #dailycal #berkeley #caterpillars