The Browntail Moth catepillar is an invasive species found in coastal Maine and Massachusetts.
Identified by its distinctive two red dots, the Browntail moth caterpillar has tiny poisonous hairs that cause a rash similar to poison ivy. Caterpillars are active from April through June.
Browntail Moth Resources
Learn more about Browntail in Maine from the Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Conservation.
The Maine CDC fact-sheet for Browntail Moth Caterpillars includes signs and symptoms, prevention, and control tips.
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