Itching, red bumps and watery eyes after a walk on the beach? You may have come into contact with the stinging hairs of the hybrid satin caterpillar

With the summer weather it is often wonderful to enjoy a walk along the coast through the dunes. Until suddenly your skin is covered in rashes, everything itches and your eyes start to water. Perhaps you are a victim of the bastard satin caterpillar. HLN science expert Martijn Peters explains why you better be careful of this animal during this period, somewhat comparable to the oak processionary caterpillar.

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