This is by far the most common furry caterpillar that you’ll encounter in your garden. They are not always yellow; individuals range from nearly white to red-brown. This species is related to the ...

Caterpillars are the most common garden insects. Some are completely harmless, while others can damage crops or deliver painful stings. While you can safely leave most caterpillars alone, some will ...

In North America, five families of moths have caterpillars that can deliver painful stings. Find out which ones in this article.

Here’s a site with a title fit for a television game show. (Watch out, Jeopardy!) The title also succinctly describes the services offered by the website: written descriptions and photos to help the ...

There are several caterpillar species whose populations tend to peak about this time of year. While some, such as Monarchs, are celebrated and others are oohed and ahhed over like the silk worms, ...

Two species of tent caterpillars are important tree pests in New York State. About every decade they become numerous enough in local outbreaks to cause concern. At times the epidemics reach statewide ...

The deadly Lonomia caterpillar is alarming scientists as rising encounters expose its potent venom. Experts warn its ...