Asp

Subject:  What is this bug?
Geographic location of the bug:  Pavement, TX
Date: 11/01/2017
Time: 05:01 PM EDT
This bug has been found in front of my house and I’d like to know what it is.
It’s really fuzzy and has a white underside.
How you want your letter signed:  Thanks, Orange

Asp

Dear Orange,
This is a Flannel Moth Caterpillar, commonly called an Asp.  It is a stinging species and here is a nice BugGuide image.

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