Tussock caterpillars are being spotted around Central Florida. In fact, Sanford's Paw Park – located at 427 S. French Avenue ...

Could 2026 be a big year for the stinging caterpillar? Here’s what experts say contributes to a robust season.

A North Carolina creature is “adorable” — but don’t be fooled by its fluffy appearance.

Florida is home to three species of tussock moth caterpillars, all of which can cause irritation through direct contact ...

If you’ve spent any time outside lately, you may have noticed a tiny, fuzzy, uninvited guest covering cars, patio furniture, ...

You have likely seen tussock moth caterpillars around your home or at local parks in the past few weeks. These hairy insects can give you a rash if you touch them.

The carnivorous "bone collector" caterpillar is the only known species of its kind, researchers say, and its ancient lineage may soon die out. Reading time 4 minutes Scientists have discovered a rare ...

We all need a way to get along in this wild, wicked world, and a rare insect found only on a mountainside on O'ahu has found an incredible strategy. A species of caterpillar that scientists are ...

In a remote and lushly forested area of an Oahu mountain range, scientists have discovered a carnivorous caterpillar species that makes a living in such a macabre way that they have nicknamed it the ...

Most caterpillars spend their days chewing leaves and preparing for the long transformation into butterflies or moths. That ...