Houston Public MediaTexas has more than 50 species of stinging caterpillars, and experts say people are most likely to encounter them from April through June. The most common species in the Houston area is the asp or puss caterpillar.
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It’s stinging caterpillar season in the Houston area and across Texas, expert warns
The asp or puss caterpillar is the most common species of stinging caterpillar in the Houston area, according to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, which says they are typically encountered from April through June.