Caterpillar-induced bleeding syndrome -- Lonomia achelous: Lonomia achelous caterpillars are native to Northern Brazil and Venezuela. They have spines along their body which can penetrate human skin and cause blood coagulation problems. The severity of the symptoms vary depending on the degree of envenomation but serious cases can result in death. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Caterpillar-induced bleeding syndrome -- Lonomia achelous is available below.
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