Welcome to spring. The greening of the landscape is already well underway, and the rapid leafing out is triggering another ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You may have noticed an increase in a red-headed furry caterpillar in recent weeks throughout Jacksonville. They’re the Tussock ...

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. The ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — What are those black and yellow caterpillars all over Arizona? And why are there so many of them right now? If you've taken a stroll on the river path or looked closely at the ...

Just about everybody seems to love butterflies, but their immature caterpillar forms aren't as popular, partially because some of the creeping critters can pack a powerful sting. Experts are sharing ...

I have a ton of little black caterpillars devouring my echinacea. I am afraid they will kill the flower, but I feel bad about trying to kill them all. What should I do? — D.H. Thank you for this ...

Earth is home to over 20,000 caterpillar species, found in every corner of the globe except Antarctica. While most are harmless, some species are just as dangerous as venomous snakes. Their defenses ...

Kelsey Shaw and her two children pick up large yellow and green caterpillars just off the Bush Highway near Saguaro Lake in Mesa. The children have no hesitation handling these nearly 2- to ...

They’re the Tussock Moth caterpillar and you’re not going to want to touch them. Tussock Moth caterpillars are in season and Jacksonville locals like Danielle Strouble are taking notice. Strouble and ...