The insects have spiky hairs that can cause irritation to the skin Floridians are trying to readjust to some hairy new friends — but they won't be around for long. The Tussock moth caterpillars ...

And yet most seem to do both with ease. A spiky mouthful, Alchisme grossa has thornlike barbs that may dissuade would-be predators. This perturbed bug perched on a red leaf after flying away from ...