The venomous and dangerous animal that with a single bite can cause the same intense pain as a blow with a baseball bat: that’s what it’s all about.
Poisonous specimen – Viaggi.nanopress.it
There is an animal that with a single bite can make you feel the same great pain that you feel when you are hit by a baseball bat. The reason is linked to the presence of specific proteins that are found precisely in the venom of this small specimen and which make its bite extremely powerful.
This is explained by researchers from the University of Queensland, Australia. These have recently conducted studies on this creature that takes the name of Megalopyge opercularis.
The poisonous and dangerous caterpillar that is responsible for countless hospital admissions every year
The caterpillar Megalopyge opercularis it is considered among the most poisonous and dangerous mainly due to its stinging bristles. These are small, thin, pointed spines that cover its entire body. The bristles contain irritating and poisonous chemicals, such as histamine and other proteins, which are propagated when they come into contact with human skin or other surfaces.
Poisonous and dangerous caterpillar – Viaggi.nanopress.it
When a person comes into contact with the caterpillar’s stinging bristles, the poisonous chemicals can then cause a variety of reactions, including:
Itching and burning. The bristles can cause intense itching and burning on the skin, which is really hard to bear.Swelling. The skin can swell where it contacts the bristles, causing irritation and pain.Skin rash. The irritation can cause the appearance of a skin rash which can vary in intensity and appearance depending on the case.Allergic reactions. In some people, contact with stinging bristles can trigger more serious allergic reactions that can include extensive swelling and redness, blisters, hives, or even difficulty breathing. These reactions are more common in cases where you are sensitive or allergic to the chemicals present in the bristles of the caterpillar.
Beware of indirect contact
Obviously it must be emphasized that the reaction to contact with this animal can vary from person to person. Some people may be more sensitive than others, and reactions may also be different based on the area affected and the amount of bristles that come into contact with the skin.
Because the stinging bristles they can even be transported even by air, reactions can occur even without a direct encounter with the caterpillars. For example, fine hairs can break off the caterpillars and be scattered by the wind, coming into contact with people who are nearby.
Megalopyge opercularis – viaggi.nanopress.it
In general, it’s important to take precautions when in areas where these caterpillars are present, wear protective clothing, and wash your hands frequently to remove any bristles.
The sympathetic aspect of this caterpillar should therefore not lead to underestimating this animal. Its bites are in fact the cause of dozens of hospitalizations every year in the United States.
Where does this poisonous and dangerous caterpillar live
The caterpillar Megalopyge opercularis it lives mainly in some regions of North America, especially in the southern areas of the United States and in some parts of Mexico. The areas where they can be found are: Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama and other southern states of the United States.
In these regions, the Megalopyge opercularis caterpillars prefer different types of environments such as forests, parks, gardens and other green areas. They often wander near broad-leaved trees and shrubs, on which they feed.
Curiosity about Megalopyge opercularis
A few years ago this caterpillar was the protagonist of an amusing anecdote that went around the web.
The resemblance between the stinging bristles of caterpillars and the iconic hairstyle of Donald Trump it has in fact inspired some people to joke about this coincidence.
Bruchi Megalopyge opercularis – viaggi.nanopress.it
Word games and funny comments were very popular especially during the period in which Donald Trump was President of the United States (2017-2021).
Memes, doctored images and amusing comments circulated on social media, noting how the hairy caterpillars resembled the president’s hair.
2023-08-23 21:50:13
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