Could 2026 be a big year for the stinging caterpillar? Here’s what experts say contributes to a robust season.

This is especially concerning ahead of Easter egg hunts this weekend.

Some people call puss caterpillars toxic toupees.

"It causes immediate pain, and it can last anywhere from 24 hours to even a week or more." ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — More than 30 people in Florida have sought medical attention after suffering a painful bite from a stinging caterpillar, known as the puss caterpillar, according to the Florida Poison ...

Tussock caterpillars are being spotted around Central Florida. In fact, Sanford's Paw Park – located at 427 S. French Avenue ...

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 ...

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

With school out for the summer and rising temperatures in the Killeen-Fort Cavazos area, families spend more time outdoors, whether in backyards, parks, or neighborhood playgrounds. But experts at ...

The southern flannel moths likes to feed on elms, maples, hackberries, hollies, oaks, and sycamores, according to the NC State Extension. Kelly Stoj If you see this fluffy little fuzzball around South ...