Watch out for these venomous caterpillars in Florida

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Swarms of fuzzy, venomous caterpillars have recently been spotted all over Florida.

It’s that time of year when the spiny white and yellow bugs drop out of oak trees, swarming cars and taking over porches.

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They are called tussock moth caterpillars, according to the Florida Museum of Natural History.

While their fuzzy, colorful bodies may look cute to some, a brush with one of those bugs will leave someone with an itchy, burning rash. They can even cause an allergic reaction…

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