Numerous hairy caterpillars appear in the fall but do not cause much damage during this time; some of these hairy friends are the white woolly bear caterpillars.
The woolly worm or woolly bear (Pyrrharctia isabella) is popularly known for its weather prediction. It is the caterpillar that people tend to look for a weather forecast about the coming winter.
Now that we all know they appear in the fall, it’s best to avoid touching them by all means. Some hairy caterpillars are known to have urticating hairs that penetrate the skin with ease.
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