A sycamore tussock moth caterpillar crawls across a log at the Washington Works Nature Trails recently. The park is located along Dupont Road near U.S. 50. If you have a recent photo that showcases ...

2. They live life on fast forward. Many moths have incredibly short life cycles, transforming from egg to adult in just a few ...

Both adults and larvae suffer from extensive predation. They are eaten by spiders, dragonflies, robber flies, and, as you can ...

But word of caution, you might want to keep your hands to yourself. These hairy caterpillars, also called urticating ...

Close-up of a hickory tussock caterpillar featuring predominantly gray coloring complemented by white hairs protruding from its body, creating a fuzzy ...

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

The white-marked tussock moth caterpillar, common in eastern North America, has spiky hairs that can cause skin irritation ...

It’s that time of year again: fir tussock moth season. If you’re in Florida and have ventured outside lately anywhere with oak trees, you may have encountered a unique caterpillar — or ...

In Vermont, researchers have investigated the types of creepy, crawly bugs that their avian predators consume and may have ...

Fir tussock moth caterpillars are identifiable by their red heads, two black “hair pencils" that look like antennae, a dorsal hair pencil, four prominent yellow or white tufts on their backs, and ...