10 Really Weird And Gross Insects #2

4) Pussy Moth

This furry American monstrosity looks like a bad wig, it’s called Megalopyge opercularis, flannel moth or pussy moth. Although some may be tempted to stroke something as hairy as this, don’t! Its hairs are in fact weapons. You’ll get a nasty skin irritation, so if you really, really have to touch it wear some gloves or something. Or find a cat.

He looks pretty weird when he reaches fruition too, here’s an adult version:

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