@Inspired_2write The only black species mentioned only live in Brazil and Venezuela, the other species is black & white. Most species that excrete venom do so to protect themselves from predation by birds and the venom or stinging is not a serious threat. The article also says that the attitude towards these creatures is rather alarmist. My point exactly.
Picking up a honey bee will get you stung as well. Simple solution, don’t pick up strange insects if you don’t know what they are.
Most Caterpillars feed on leaves and plants so removing their food sources are impossible unless they are grain moths whose larvae get into flour, cornmeal etc.
There is absolutely nothing to be freaked out about, leave them alone, they will leave you alone and after a few weeks at most they will disappear into their cocoons. All things contribute to the whole of nature. Why do you think that other species should not be allowed to exist just because they might offend you being what they are? Do they not have a right to exist? Pffft!
I happen to love insects and learning about the life cycles of different species, something more people should do before letting their neuroses take over.