That colorful caterpillar in your garden may look cute and fuzzy, but steer clear! Some of the most striking-looking caterpillars have bodies covered with sharp hairs or spines connected to a poison ...

Q: I think something stung me while I was trimming chewed leaves off of my plant. I was expecting a wasp to fly out, but all I see is this insect that I think is a caterpillar on the bottom of a leaf.

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 ...

It's the worst time of the year in New Orleans -- stinging caterpillars are back. According to the LSU AgCenter, buck moth caterpillars become a problem in the spring in Louisiana due to their spines ...

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 Information ...

Caterpillars look cute, like little fuzzy toys. But an up-close look at their “fur” will reveal that many species have spines at the tips of their hairs. When an animal brushes against the caterpillar ...

Buck moth caterpillars have made their annual spring invasion in Louisiana. Across New Orleans, residents have reported the familiar, spiny creature crowding sidewalks, falling from tree branches and ...

Ouch! I was sitting under an oak tree, minding my own business, when all the sudden an intense stinging sensation lit up the skin on my back. I stood up and did a rapid shimmy, dislodging a fuzzy ...

Summer is here in Memphis, meaning (mostly) sunny skies, blistering heat, and lots of barbecuing in your neighborhood. With the weather changing and people eager to be outside, there are many ...

CNN — Caterpillar, stung by the trade war and global economic slowdown, posted a surprise drop in third-quarter profit as sales slumped in nearly every region around the world. The world's largest ...