Some of the most striking-looking caterpillars have bodies covered with sharp hairs or spines connected to a poison gland under the insect’s skin. Although these hairs are used as defense ...

The caterpillars will only be around through the first few weeks of April before they cocoon and transition into moths.

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 Mississippi 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 ...