TOPEKA (KSNT) – Spotted a fuzzy-looking caterpillar lately? A Kansas insect expert says you might want to leave it alone as it could be packing a painful surprise. 27 News spoke with Kansas State ...

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 ...

Hawk moth caterpillars scare predators by mimicking snakes, complete with fake eyes, lunging movements, and scale-like patterns.

Chances are you have seen furry caterpillars on trees, the sidewalk, hand rails and anywhere else they are able to climb. Do not touch them. As the weather warms up in South Texas, spring foliage ...

A puss caterpillar, common in Florida, can cause a rash and painful stinging sensation, health experts warn. JENNIFER ZDON AP If you were a kid growing up in Florida — or have a child enrolled in ...

You see that fuzzy caterpillar? Yeah, you probably shouldn't touch it. According to experts with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, as the weather warms up, spring foliage can bring an abundance of ...

You might conclude that this peacock moth caterpillar is having a bad hair day. But that array of green and black spikes has a purpose – to protect the creature from predators, by packing a mean sting ...