PUNTA GORDA, Fla.–Something small and fuzzy—and somewhat cute—is crawling all over Florida this time of year.
But those innocent-looking bristles covering the inch-long tawny caterpillars can deliver a painful, venomous sting. Look, but don’t touch,  experts warn.
Puss Caterpillars can be seen almost year-round, but mainly during the late summer and fall months. In the past few weeks, they’ve even been spotted at Disney World.
According to the Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida, the caterpillars are about an inch long and covered in hair-like bristles with an orange streak running down their back. They are classified as an insect and can be found on oak and elm trees during the summer and fall months….