Most of the time, when we encounter a caterpillar, we aren’t on high alert. After all, these seemingly harmless creatures ...

The name “puss caterpillar” comes from their thick ... “most painful and severe reactions” among animal species that sting, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation.

Eric LoPresti, an assistant professor of biological sciences at the University of South Carolina, says the sting of some ...

The puss caterpillar has a severe sting and is probably in your backyard right now. Center for Disease Control and Prevention photo Don’t be fooled by its innocent, fluffy appearance.

“Stinging caterpillars actually aren’t stinging you and injecting venom, like a wasp would ... but the most common in the Southeast are: Puss caterpillar is one of the most frequently ...

The puss caterpillar has a severe sting and is probably in your backyard right now. Center for Disease Control and Prevention photo Don’t be fooled by its innocent, fluffy appearance.