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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:More citations needed Шаблон:Automatic Taxobox The flannel moths or crinkled flannel moths (scientific name Megalopygidae) are a family of insects. They occur in North America (11 species) and the New World tropics.

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A Megalopyge opercularis caterpillar on Kent Island, Maryland: a highly toxic species

Distribution and habitat

The moth occurs in North America and the New World tropics.

Life cycle and behavior

Adult flannel moths are stout-bodied, and very hairy. Females have thin antennae while males' are feather-like. Larvae are called puss caterpillars and, with their long hairs, resemble cotton balls.They are eaten by green lacewing insects and the Anolis lizard. They have venomous spines that can cause a painful sting and inflammation lasting for several days. In some cases, the sting may cause headache, nausea, and shock-like symptoms. Perhaps the most notorious for stinging is the caterpillar of Megalopyge opercularis. Caterpillars have 7 pairs of prolegs, while other Lepidopterae have 5 or fewer pairs. They feed on a wide variety of deciduous trees and shrubs.[1]

Genera

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