Pretty but Deadly
Hello steemian...
Ever caught by caterpillars? Surely the body becomes itchy and arise bumps in the body. Apparently that's not just the symptoms caused by caterpillars attack.
Some types of caterpillars can also be deadly. Although it looks small and beautiful, caterpillars have toxins in fine hair and thorns all over his body. The poison is very dangerous, not only make itchy, but also can be deadly.
So it's best if you meet the caterpillars below, be careful. Do not be affected by the beautiful physique. Here are some caterpillars that are dangerous and can be deadly:
1. Saddleback caterpillar (Acharia stimulea)
Beautiful caterpillars, but be careful if exposed to toxins can cause symptoms of swelling, nausea and rashes for days. This caterpillar classified as greedy and eat all kinds of plants. There are in the garden, flower pots, gardens and others.
2. White cedar moth caterpillar (Leptocneria reducta)
The White Cedar caterpillar is a moth of the Lymantriidae family. This type of caterpillar can be found throughout Australia, except Tasmania. Surely this caterpillar you should avoid, especially the shape that is like a small cactus and can crawl. For this white caterpillar can cause an itchy reaction when touched. Seramnya, this caterpillar grazed one tree at once together until no leaves left.
3. Io moth caterpillar (Automeris io)
Two types of toxins released from the caterpillar's back cause burning and inflammation. They feed on many trees and shrubs including willow, maple, elm, oak, holly, aspen, grasshopper, cherry, pear and sassafras. This species can be found in the open, forest meadows and cornfields from February to September.
4. Hickory tussock caterpillar (Lophocampa caryae)
This caterpillar may look like someone wearing winter clothes and tacky. Because the feathers are thick and apparently not too dangerous. The only danger is four long hair sheets, two in front and two in the back. Touching this caterpillar can cause a rash and a serious and scary medical problem is that he can bite.