It is caterpillar season and if you love butterflies and are encouraging them in your yard this is an exciting time.

Buck moth caterpillars (Hemileuca maia) are commonly seen on and around oaks in southeast Louisiana in spring. It is important to be aware of this because buck moth caterpillars can deliver painful ...

Swarms of fuzzy, venomous caterpillars have recently been spotted all over Florida. It’s that time of year when the spiny ...

Skin-irritating tussock moth caterpillars return to Central Florida ...

A North Carolina creature is “adorable” — but don’t be fooled by its fluffy appearance. Southern flannel moths, also called ...

Organized by Arching Oaks and the city of Eustis, the first-ever Japan Festival Eustis drew thousands to the city's historic ...

Caterpillar Inc. shares jumped early Thursday before giving up a chunk of their gains as investors welcomed news of a record order backlog and the biggest quarterly earnings ever, but balked at ...

From swallowtails to painted ladies, meet some interesting caterpillars you might find in your yard — and find out about the ...

Learn how to handle encounters with native tussock moth caterpillars in Central Florida this season. Find out what to do if skin irritation occurs.

Florida residents may be seeing a familiar springtime visitor crawling around neighborhoods and playgrounds once again: ...