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Above is a Black-waved Flannel Moth caterpillar. These moths and their caterpillars are found throughout eastern North America in deciduous forests. The caterpillars of all members of this genus (Megalopyge) should not be handled because they can cause skin irritation or a sting.
A male Black-waved Flannel Moth
Compared to the female, the make is darker, more yellow and has the dark waves on his wings that give this species its common name.
As with many moth species, the male also has larger, fuller antennae than the female. The male uses his antennae to locate a female by "smelling" the pheromones she releases.
The female Black-waved Flannel Moth is whiter than the male and has more thread-like antennae.
Source: BugGuide
