In other species in this family, the caterpillars acquire chemical defenses from their host plants, so they are potentially toxic or unpalatable, but despite anecdotal claims that this species may also be venomous, no venom has yet been isolated or identified; adverse reactions are characterized as contact dermatitis.
In other species within this family, caterpillars acquire chemical defenses from their host plants, making them potentially toxic or unpalatable. However, despite anecdotal claims that this species might also be venomous, no venom has been isolated or identified; adverse reactions are described as contact dermatitis.