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

This Hawaiian caterpillar raids spiderwebs camouflaged in insect prey’s body parts, and it’s not above cannibalism in a pinch. Credit: Rubinoff lab/University of Hawaii, Manoa. We think of moths and ...

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

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Spotted a fuzzy-looking caterpillar lately? A Kansas insect expert says you might want to leave it alone as it could be packing a painful surprise. 27 News spoke with Kansas State ...

You have likely seen Tussock moth caterpillars around your home or at local parks in the past few weeks. These hairy insects ...

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 ...

The animal kingdom can be creepier than a Stephen King novel sometimes, and a newly discovered creature proves this is true. Researchers called this new insect a “bone collector” — are you scared yet?

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

An invasive caterpillar species is posing a serious threat to a cherished native moth, even though the two never directly compete for food, according to new research from ecologists at the University ...