Fuzzy White Caterpillars w/Black Horns

The Real BigGuy · 08-01-2024, 10:21 AM

I have these fuzzy white caterpillars with black horns at both ends falling from the sky like snow. I see them everywhere, even in open areas with no trees above.

Anyone know what they are?

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steve-on-mark · 08-01-2024, 10:30 AM

It's the first sign of the apocalypse I think.... we are loaded with them as well.

Merrymeeting · 08-01-2024, 11:01 AM

https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums...ht=caterpillar

Don't touch them unless you want to get a nasty, painful rash.

https://extension.psu.edu/hickory-tu...%20individuals.

The Real BigGuy · 08-01-2024, 02:36 PM

Merrymeeting, thanks for pointing me to the previous thread

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FlyingScot · 08-01-2024, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merrymeeting

https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums...ht=caterpillar

Don't touch them unless you want to get a nasty, painful rash.

https://extension.psu.edu/hickory-tu...%20individuals.

Oops, I've been smooshing them with my fingers to save my trees. No rash yet, still worried about trees

08-01-2024, 10:21 AM	#1
The Real BigGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,330 Thanks: 128 Thanked 478 Times in 293 Posts	Fuzzy White Caterpillars w/Black Horns I have these fuzzy white caterpillars with black horns at both ends falling from the sky like snow. I see them everywhere, even in open areas with no trees above. Anyone know what they are? Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

08-01-2024, 10:30 AM	#2
steve-on-mark Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Epping, NH / Mark Island Posts: 1,952 Thanks: 193 Thanked 745 Times in 438 Posts	It's the first sign of the apocalypse I think.... we are loaded with them as well. __________________ ....keeping " urban decay " out of photos for nearly 3 years!

08-01-2024, 11:01 AM	#3
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,228 Thanks: 304 Thanked 799 Times in 368 Posts	https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums...ht=caterpillar Don't touch them unless you want to get a nasty, painful rash. https://extension.psu.edu/hickory-tu...%20individuals.

08-01-2024, 02:36 PM	#4
The Real BigGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,330 Thanks: 128 Thanked 478 Times in 293 Posts	Merrymeeting, thanks for pointing me to the previous thread Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app