Earth is home to over 20,000 caterpillar species, found in every corner of the globe except Antarctica. While most are ...

Fuzzy caterpillar has sting 'like being hit with a baseball bat," and now we know why. News. By Sascha Pare published 11 July 2023 Scientists have discovered proteins in the caterpillars' venom ...

These little caterpillars around South Carolina this summer may look whimsical, but their venomous touch is excruciating.

CLEARWATER, Fla. — These fuzzy, little creatures aren't as cuddly as they look. They're called tussock moth caterpillars, and they'll likely leave you with a painful, stringing rash. Clearwater ...

Are fuzzy caterpillars dangerous? Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service explained the two commonly-seen caterpillars are here in the region.

Critters Why So Many Fuzzy Black Caterpillars Are Crawling Across Texas A mild winter has unleashed zillions of hungry woolly bear caterpillars this spring.

Check out these black fuzzy caterpillars taking over Houston! 🐛🌱 Despite their intimidating appearance, they are not poisonous or stinging. #Houston #Caterpillars #NatureWonders 🌿🌎 ...

Saltmarsh caterpillar on wooden fence with yellow flowers in rural east Texas (Getty Images) Currently, these caterpillars and others are getting ready for what’s known as overwintering, which ...

Fuzzy venomous caterpillar terrorizes Floridians amid Milton storm relief efforts: ‘The pain was excruciating’ By . Anna Young. Published Oct. 12, 2024, 6:27 p.m. ET.

It’s no big surprise to see a caterpillar roaming around in Michigan in the summer -- but this particular one is not to be messed with, even though it looks cool.