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.

A tiny parasitic wasp turns the Tussock moth caterpillar into a living nursery, laying eggs that hatch and feed inside the host while it continues its daily life — unaware of its fate.

DETROIT – It’s no big surprise to see a caterpillar roaming around in Michigan in the summer -- but this particular one is not to be messed with, even though it looks cool. The White-Marked Tussock ...

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, ...

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 ...

“This year I planted a bunch of milkweed for the migrating monarch butterflies, but there’s some kind of fuzzy orange, black and white caterpillar eating my milkweed. What should I do?” — P.R. Good ...

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — This is one fuzzy little creature you don’t want to cuddle. They’re small and spiky and can cause a rash that can pack a punch. Seminole County Public Schools shared a warning ...

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 ...

The flannel moth caterpillar fascinates scientists with its deceptive charm. Covered in silky fur, it appears harmless, almost invitingly soft. But beneath this gentle coat lies one of nature’s hidden ...

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 ...