Caterpillar Cocoons

Tussock moth cocoons, like those clustered under a pavilion at Maguire Village, can be found under park benches, signs and other crannies. Allergenic caterpillar hair, which may cause a rash on some people, might be trapped in the cocoons, said Eileen Buss, an associate professor and extension specialist with UF’s Department of Entomology and Nematology.