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.
The flannel moth caterpillar, also known as the puss caterpillar, presents a deceptive appearance with its soft, silky fur, ...
The woolly bear caterpillar, also known as the woolly worm, is a meteorological legend that has been used to predict the ...
Texas is home to more than 50 species of stinging caterpillars, such as the buck moth and hickory tussock moth, but experts ...
Fred is a chubby, fuzzy Isabella caterpillar, more commonly known as a woolly bear caterpillar. Unfortunately, Fred has ...
Fall is the season for changing temperatures, falling leaves and the start of the holidays. It's also a time when cute, fuzzy caterpillars come out in Texas. But don't let their cuteness fool you. The ...
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 ...
A plump, pale-green caterpillar that later transforms into the elegant and enchanting Luna moth, one of nature’s most stunning nighttime creatures. The jewel caterpillar has a body so transparent and ...
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 ...
Can those fuzzy, little caterpillars crawling up your wall or across your sidewalk really foretell how cold and snowy winter will be? Many swear the moth caterpillars can tell the future, but experts ...
You’ve probably seen them crawling around this time of year … small, fluffy caterpillars with a striking black-and-white coat that looks almost soft enough to pet. But here’s the catch … the hickory ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — If you’ve noticed tiny white specks floating through the air, or sticking to your car, clothes, or porch — you’re not alone. It is probably what experts are calling Hackberry ...