While exploring a patch of Milkweed, Evie came across a cluster of fuzzy, eye-catching caterpillars—Milkweed Tussock Moth caterpillars. Learn more about these lesser-known residents of Milkweed plants ...

In North America, five families of moths have caterpillars that can deliver painful stings. Find out which ones in this article.

It's a common childhood experience; spotting a caterpillar and wondering what majestic moth or butterfly it will become. Yet, beneath their often bright or fuzzy exteriors, some species carry a ...

You’ve probably seen them crawling around this time of year … small, fluffy caterpillars with a striking black-and-white coat that looks almost soft enough to pet. But here’s the catch … the hickory ...

The puss caterpillar is one of the most venomous caterpillars in the United States and is found in Florida. Touching the caterpillar can cause a painful sting, with symptoms ranging from itching to ...

There are a lot of fuzzy little caterpillars wandering around my woods these days. Not just woolly bears, but tussock moth caterpillars and fall web worms adorned with tufts of hair of various and ...

Texas is home to a variety of dangerous creatures, including alligators, mountain lions, and venomous snakes. Some seemingly harmless animals, like armadillos, can carry diseases such as leprosy and ...

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The state’s park department says they are experiencing an outbreak of Douglas-fir tussock moth caterpillars at Hyde Memorial State Park in Santa Fe. These caterpillars carry ...

A sycamore tussock moth caterpillar crawls across a log at the Washington Works Nature Trails recently. The park is located along Dupont Road near U.S. 50. If you have a recent photo that showcases ...

Earth is home to over 20,000 caterpillar species, found in every corner of the globe except Antarctica. While most are harmless, some species are just as dangerous as venomous snakes. Their defenses ...

This is the larva stage of the white-marked tussock moth. Also called a caterpillar, this insect larva is not something to play with. It has spiky hairs all over that can cause itching, rash, welts ...

Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Charles LaCalle, a resident of Santa Fe’s South Capitol neighborhood, labored hard hoping to rescue the fir tree ...