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

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 ...

Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2021. We are resurfacing it as part of our fall coverage. Everyone in the Midwest has seen them. Woolly bears, the little black and brown furry ...

ST. LOUIS – Do NOT pet this fuzzy caterpillar, it’s venomous! The southern flannel moth caterpillar has been known to sting and can be found in the Ozarks, among other places. The Missouri Department ...

Texas is home to some of the creepiest, crawliest, and otherwise oddest animals on the planet. We introduce you to them in What in Tarnation?!, an occasional series. Ah, springtime in Texas. Perfect ...

HOUSTON – Springtime in Houston brings not only allergies and rainy weather, but also an abundance of insects and bugs that make their way into our homes, patios, and sidewalks. One particular ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Have you seen the fuzzy little caterpillars in shades of yellow, brown, or black? They're familiar with Texans, including Houstonians, but their appearance has changed within ...

Can those fuzzy, little caterpillars crawling up your wall or across your sidewalk really foretell how cold and snowy winter will be? Many swear the moth caterpillars can tell the future, but experts ...

HOUSTON — Watch your step! Some furry -- and fast -- little creatures are showing up in Houston. They're saltmarsh caterpillars and they're harmless to people! Your garden may be a different story.

If you've been out in Houston enjoying the spring weather, you may have noticed some fluffy black insects crawling across roads, sidewalks, and yards recently. But what are they? On Wednesday, one ...