nytimes June 13, 2021 7:01pm Outbreak of Poisonous Browntail Moth Caterpillars Plagues Maine #caterpillars #butterfliesandmoths #invasivespecies #capecodmass #maine #watervilleme #browntailmoths #poisoningandpoisons #science #news Maine Residents Fend Off Poisonous Caterpillars The caterpillars, known as browntail moths, have tiny hairs that can cause skin rashes and even breathing issues for some people.