SMITH HAS ALREADY APOLOGIZED AND VOLUNTARILY RESIGNED FROM THE ACADEMY. SPRINGTIME IN FLORIDA MEANS NSU AND FUN OUTDOORS AND IS ALSO COMES WITH A WARNING ABOUT CHILDREN TOUCHING A CERTNAI TECARPILLAR.

Is that tiny piece of fuzz moving? Floridians, brace yourself — it's the return of the tussock moth caterpillar. These hairy critters are lurking around common outdoor hangouts, such as local parks, ...

They're back, they're hairy, they're everywhere, they seemingly fall out of the sky, and they can give you a nasty rash. Tussock moth caterpillars have returned to Florida. The fuzzy little critters ...

Have you noticed a heavier population of furry, red-headed caterpillars in the Lowcountry recently? Although not quite at their peak hatching season, people are starting to notice, and feel, the ...

Florida can be dangerous in many ways, but from mid-April to early May, health officials warn people in the state to avoid touching a fuzzy caterpillar. The white-marked tussock moth caterpillar can ...

LANDSTUHL, Germany –Summer in Europe can lend itself to adventures with your family, but it also means the return of some pesky critters. The oak processionary moth caterpillars are a tree-defoliating ...

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 ...

Q: I think this insect fell from my maple tree [the reader sent a photo]. No one seemed to know what it was, so I finally googled "fuzzy green caterpillar" and came up with American dagger moth. Do I ...