Phobetron pithecium
Hag Moth
Monkey Slug
Florida native
The larvae of the hag moth, or hag moth caterpillar is also known as the monkey slug. This is one of the four major stinging caterpillars in Florida.
TweetPhobetron pithecium is a member of the Limacodidae - Slug caterpillar moths family.
Date record last modified: Nov 11, 2009