A tussock moth caterpillar crawls on a balcony at Azure Apartments in Corpus Christi Tuesday, April 2, 2024. However, other symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, headaches, respiratory stress or ...

The Tussock moth caterpillar, an insect which has spiky hairs that can cause irritation, is currently plentiful in Florida — and experts are advising locals not to touch them.

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

One very endearing trait (I think) of milkweed tussock moth caterpillars is that they are gregarious through the third instar. A Monarch butterfly delicately perched on a vibrant echinacea flower.

An aggressive hatch of Douglas-fir tussock moth caterpillars is threatening trees, both in national forests and in Santa Fe.

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

Tussock moth caterpillars are being spotted again in Central Florida. Their hair can cause skin irritation, but the sheer number of them are causing general irritation.

Photos of some of the most common furry caterpillars you'll find in your garden, plus which ones are likely to become pests, ...

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 hundreds.

It's raining tussock moths in Florida. North Central Florida, to be exact.If you've encountered these hairy caterpillars, please do not touch them.

White-marked tussock moth. (WDIV) DETROIT – It’s no big surprise to see a caterpillar roaming around in Michigan in the summer -- but this particular one is not to be messed with, even though ...

One very endearing trait (I think) of milkweed tussock moth caterpillars is that they are gregarious through the third instar. A Monarch butterfly delicately perched on a vibrant echinacea flower.