Lonomia Obliqua: the Deadliest Caterpillar on the Planet, aka the Assassin Caterpillar
Eric Carle’s beloved ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ may evoke fond memories, but Lonomia obliqua tells a chillingly different tale. This lethal creature, contrary to its innocent counterpart, holds the ominous distinction of being the world’s deadliest caterpillar.