by David The Good
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While visiting Snyder Park earlier this week, I came across one of the most interesting caterpillars in Florida:
That is a saddleback caterpillar. I have covered these guys in a previous post and video. If you see one, watch out – they sting!
Though I have not been stung by a saddleback caterpillar yet, I have been stung by both of Florida’s other super-painful caterpillars; namely, the Io moth caterpillar and the puss caterpillar.
Why is it the prettiest creatures can hurt you the most?
I’m David The Good, gardening author, homesteading, survival gardener, nursery owner and plant geek. Let’s grow some food!
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2 responses to “A Pretty Little Nasty Thing”
I still vividly remember the first time I made the acquaintance of one of these creatures! It was like being surprised by a cattle prod. Just FYI: sometimes they hang out on the underside of the leaf.
Oh yes, I’ve been stung by one!!