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Are hyalophora cecropia caterpillars poisonous they have spines that look like stingers?
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∙ 14y ago
This particular caterpillar is actuallylarvae of a moth, despite its spikes and large appearance it does not bite or sting. it only live for a few weeks! and it's main purpose is to mate. You can get more information about it at http://counties.cce.cornell.edu/oneida/home%20garden/INSECTS/Cecropia%20Moth.pdf just copy and paste this it will take you directly to the site your looking for.
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∙ 14y ago
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Understand also, that there is a difference between "Poisonous" and "Venomous". The Hyalophora Cecropia caterpillar IS poisonous in that it will cause a predator to become ill or even die if it is eaten. Nature usually marks its poisonous animals this way. Venomous, on the other hand, denotes the ability of an animal to cause harm by biting or stinging. Bottom line - don't eat one and you'll be fine.
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