In May, you might notice white, cotton-like webs in the branches of trees in forests or green areas. These are the nests of ...

Most caterpillars won't do much harm, but this unique-looking stinging species could cause painful welts alongside other, ...

DON'T TOUCH! 🚫 If you’ve noticed fuzzy, leaf-like caterpillars around trees this season, you might have run into asp caterpillars — insects that look cute but can cause a lot of pain if touched.

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 ...

Avoid petting caterpillars with these characteristics: Teardrop-shaped, resembling a tiny tuft of fur About 1 inch long Silky hairs that range from gray to reddish-brown ...

The asp caterpillar, also known as the southern flannel moth caterpillar, may look soft and harmless, but its fur-like covering hides venomous spines that can cause intense pain and severe reactions.

The caterpillars, identified as the larvae of the fir tussock moth, white-marked tussock moth and the rare definite tussock moth, are a seasonal phenomenon in North Florida.

In their larval stage, caterpillars feed on poisonous plants, such as milkweed, storing away the toxins, which will eventually be used to make the butterfly distasteful to would-be predators.