That colorful caterpillar in your garden may look cute and fuzzy, but steer clear! Some of the most striking-looking ...

This Georgia critter is one of the most venomous caterpillars in the United States and its bite is far from cute. The unfortunately named puss caterpillar (Megalopyge opercularis) is also known as ...

This is the time of year when the dreaded buckmoth caterpillars fall from live oak trees. Why it matters: Their stings are incredibly painful. The big picture: Four venomous caterpillars are ...

The moth, referred to as the “puss caterpillar” in its larval stage ... hairs,” which can get into the skin and release venom, LoPresti said. “Reddened blotches or mottling develop ...