Don’t touch that! What to know about the itchy invasion of tussock moth caterpillars that are now back in the Lowcountry.

7 a.m. Club teaches discipline, time management and more The caterpillars, identified as the larvae of the fir tussock moth, white-marked ... of April before they cocoon and transition into ...

You have likely seen Tussock moth caterpillars around your home ... and structures as they search for places to make their cocoons. “Caterpillars are an incredibly important piece of our ecosystem.

On the bus, in the trees, on the side and top of railings: Caterpillars have taken over Alachua County. Tussock moth caterpillars ... feed and disperse to find cocoons.

its hairs or its cocoon can cause "an allergic reaction that can lead to the development of an itchy rash." In addition to that, the tussock moth caterpillar's hairs are barbed, meaning they can ...

The annual outbreak of white-marked tussock moth caterpillars has ... While these caterpillars do not pose serious health risks, their cocoons — often found stuck to buildings, benches and ...