Top 15 Weirdest Insects in the World
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Flannel Moth
The cuddly moth
Scientific name: flannel_moth
Habitat: Africa
Where’s the front? And the back? And what even is it? Even as a caterpillar, the flannel moth has a lot of hair. It looks like thick, cozy fur. But watch out: these are actually stinging hairs, which are poisonous and can cause headaches, nausea and even paralysis in humans. Don’t touch!