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Department of Medical Entomology |  |
 Caterpillar Photos  (Click on images to enlarge) |
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Closeup of a Cup moth, the stinging hairs are at the top and raised when the moth is threatened. |
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The welts on this arm are caused by the stinging hairs from the Cup moth (family Limacodidae). |
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Caterpillar itch resulting from carrying wood covered in urticating hairs. |
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A finger full of urticating hairs from the Bag shelter moth, Teara contraria. |
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The shelter of the Bag moth (Teara spp.), this species is well known for causing "caterpillar itch". |
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A Tussock moth from the family Lymantriidae, capable of causing "caterpillar itch". |
