C.Rayz's photos with the keyword: Brown-tail

Many folks have heard of this moth in its caterpillar form, they can reach large numbers in the areas they are, making bag type webs on the food plants. The hairs of the caterpillars are very irritating to the skin if touched much, but more importantly to the lungs in areas were there are large numbers.

Many folks have heard of this moth in its caterpillar form, they can reach large numbers in the areas they are, making bag type webs on the food plants. The hairs of the caterpillars are very irritating to the skin if touched much, but more importantly to the lungs in areas were there are large numbers.

I'm totally dead, honest, I taste horrible and dry and you don't want to eat me... really! The slightest nudge from the paintbrush and he was playing possum lol.