That colorful caterpillar in your garden may look cute and fuzzy, but steer clear! Some of the most striking-looking caterpillars have bodies covered with sharp hairs or spines connected to a poison ...

Just about everybody seems to love butterflies, but their immature caterpillar forms aren't as popular, partially because some of the creeping critters can pack a powerful sting. Experts are sharing ...

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Stinging Saddleback Caterpillars, known for their unique look and venomous spines, are popping up across our area. If you see one of the caterpillars, you're not going to ...

Pictured is an asp caterpillar, also known as a puss caterpillar, showcasing its thick, fur-like covering in shades of tan and brown. (Wizzie Brown/ Texas A&M AgriLife) Texas has more than 50 species ...

Buck moth caterpillars (Hemileuca maia) are commonly seen on and around oaks in southeast Louisiana in spring. It is important to be aware of this because buck moth caterpillars can deliver painful ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — More than 30 people in Florida have sought medical attention after suffering a painful bite from a stinging caterpillar, known as the puss caterpillar, according to the Florida Poison ...

With school out for the summer and rising temperatures in the Killeen-Fort Cavazos area, families spend more time outdoors, whether in backyards, parks, or neighborhood playgrounds. But experts at ...

As the seasons change, so do the creatures living in our backyards. During the fall, some species of caterpillar become more plentiful or more active, and that can present challenges. Some of these ...

Q: I think something stung me while I was trimming chewed leaves off of my plant. I was expecting a wasp to fly out, but all I see is this insect that I think is a caterpillar on the bottom of a leaf.

Buck moth caterpillars have made their annual spring invasion in Louisiana. Across New Orleans, residents have reported the familiar, spiny creature crowding sidewalks, falling from tree branches and ...