What Caterpillars Can Kill You

Buck Moth Caterpillar (Venomous)Saddleback Caterpillar (Poisonous)Monkey Slug Caterpillar/Hag Moth Caterpillar (Poisonous)Hickory Tussock Caterpillar (Poisonous)Southern Flannel Moth Caterpillar or Puss Caterpillar (Poisonous)Spiny Oak Slug Moth Caterpillar (Venomous)

Are there any caterpillars that can kill you?

The caterpillar has been responsible for many human deaths, especially in southern Brazil. Its venom has been the subject of numerous medical studies. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1855. Guinness World Records classified the Lonomia obliqua as the most venomous caterpillar in the world.

Can stinging caterpillars kill you?

In addition to being painful, exposure can cause a sudden reduction in blood pressure, vomiting and/or seizures. If you are allergic to insect venom, coming in contact with a fury puss caterpillar can send you into anaphylactic shock and may result in death.