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 ...

LANDSTUHL, Germany – Warmer weather in Europe can lend itself to adventures with your family, but it also means the return of some pesky critters. The oak processionary moth caterpillars are a tree ...

LANDSTUHL, Germany –Summer in Europe can lend itself to adventures with your family, but it also means the return of some pesky critters. The oak processionary moth caterpillars are a tree-defoliating ...

CLEARWATER, Fla. — These fuzzy, little creatures aren't as cuddly as they look. They're called tussock moth caterpillars, and they'll likely leave you with a painful, stringing rash. Clearwater Parks ...

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Springtime in North Florida has made one hairy critter a common site in yards around Jacksonville. They sure are fuzzy and little, but experts say if you see a Tussock Moth ...

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — This is one fuzzy little creature you don’t want to cuddle. They’re small and spiky and can cause a rash that can pack a punch. Seminole County Public Schools shared a warning ...