A local woman is sounding the alarm on how dangerous the fuzzy tussock Caterpillars really are. She was hospitalized after ...

A North Carolina creature is “adorable” — but don’t be fooled by its fluffy appearance. Southern flannel moths, also called ...

They might be seen as nothing more than pests, but caterpillars are a crucial part of your garden's ecosystem, according to ...

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.

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 ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Caterpillars that are camouflage experts and known to cause damage to a variety of plants are now hatching in Ohio. Joe Boggs, an assistant professor with Ohio State University ...

Alias: The western tent caterpillar is in the moth family. The larvae emerge in late spring, and has a distinct hairy beard running around the entire girth of the caterpillar. These tiny little ...

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 ...

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