Fuzzy White Caterpillars w/Black Horns

[The Real BigGuy]

I have these fuzzy white caterpillars with black horns at both ends falling from the sky like snow. I see them everywhere, even in open areas with no trees above.

Anyone know what they are?


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[steve-on-mark]

It's the first sign of the apocalypse I think.... we are loaded with them as well.

[Merrymeeting]

https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29079&highlight=caterpillar

Don't touch them unless you want to get a nasty, painful rash.

https://extension.psu.edu/hickory-tussock-moth-caterpillar#:~:text=Hickory%20tussock%20moth%20cat erpillars%20are,the%20skin%20of%20sensitive%20indi viduals.

[The Real BigGuy]

Merrymeeting, thanks for pointing me to the previous thread [emoji106]


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[FlyingScot]

https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29079&highlight=caterpillar

Don't touch them unless you want to get a nasty, painful rash.

https://extension.psu.edu/hickory-tussock-moth-caterpillar#:~:text=Hickory%20tussock%20moth%20cat erpillars%20are,the%20skin%20of%20sensitive%20indi viduals.

Oops, I've been smooshing them with my fingers to save my trees. No rash yet, still worried about trees