also- I wouldn't call this a phobia, really, but just something that makes me (and others too, I know) exceptionally uncomfortable. I can handle anything out in nature, across the room, at the zoo/behind glass, etc (which is what keeps it from being a phobia, where just the sight of it would freak someone out)... however, as soon as some big insect is ON me (little things are ok, like ladybugs, inchworms, small spiders, etc), it's over . I'm running and flailing like a madwoman and, like ITK, have been known to rip off clothing while driving a vehicle. Once a huge beetle flew through the window, ricocheted off the door frame, and I guess ended up behind me on the seat... i thought it was gone, but then 2min later it started crawling up my neck. i almost drove off the mountain.
I also HATE holding caterpillars.