C.Rayz's photos with the keyword: irritant

Brown-tail Moth Caterpillar Hairs

Brown-tail Moth Caterpillar Hairs

C.Rayz
03 May 2011 150
These caterpillars can cause breathing problems, rashes and headaches. The hairs are released and breathed in, or if you handle the caterpillars you might have the rashes. If you view this large you can actutally see that the hairs have tiny spikes on them as well.
Brown-tail Moth Caterpillar

Brown-tail Moth Caterpillar

C.Rayz
03 May 2011 158
At least two instars here.
Brown-tail Moth Caterpillar @ Glyne Gap

Brown-tail Moth Caterpillar @ Glyne Gap

C.Rayz
03 May 2011 153
There are literally thousands. And no I didn't handle any of them, but we felt no ill effects from them, only the bitter cold of the wind up there..lol
Brown-tail Moth Caterpillar Tent

Brown-tail Moth Caterpillar Tent

C.Rayz
03 May 2011 135
I was just in awe of how many there were everywhere we looked. This tent shows many of the left over skins from them out growing thier skins.
Brown-tail Moth Caterpillar

Brown-tail Moth Caterpillar

C.Rayz
03 May 2011 138
Little tiny eating machines...
Brown-tail Moth Caterpillar by the 1000s

Brown-tail Moth Caterpillar by the 1000s

C.Rayz
03 May 2011 137
The black thorn and bramble are nearly completely bare of foliage in some places. They've even began eating Dock and Sorrel.
Brown-tail Moth Caterpillar

Brown-tail Moth Caterpillar

C.Rayz
03 May 2011 158
I happen to love this moth, they are stunning caterpillars, as an adult they are quite harmless, beautiful and an especially silly little moth . Adult