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 defenses ...

Poisonous caterpillars: It's a common childhood experience; spotting a caterpillar and wondering what majestic moth or butterfly it will become. Yet, beneath their often bright or fuzzy exteriors, ...

Florida officials are urging residents to be wary of “puss caterpillars,” fuzzy-looking insects that have sharp, poisonous spines underneath their fur (University of Florida, EDIS ) Florida officials ...

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.

If you live in southern Texas, you might be used to seeing larger numbers of certain pests during the summer months. Some notable examples include mosquitoes, chiggers, fire ants, stink bugs, and ...

Fall is the season for changing temperatures, falling leaves and the start of the holidays. It's also a time when cute, fuzzy caterpillars come out in Texas. But don't let their cuteness fool you. The ...