A North Carolina creature is “adorable” — but don’t be fooled by its fluffy appearance.

We all need a way to get along in this wild, wicked world, and a rare insect found only on a mountainside on O'ahu has found an incredible strategy. A species of caterpillar that scientists are ...

In a remote and lushly forested area of an Oahu mountain range, scientists have discovered a carnivorous caterpillar species that makes a living in such a macabre way that they have nicknamed it the ...

The carnivorous "bone collector" caterpillar is the only known species of its kind, researchers say, and its ancient lineage may soon die out. Reading time 4 minutes Scientists have discovered a rare ...

From swallowtails to painted ladies, meet some interesting caterpillars you might find in your yard — and find out about the ...

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HOUSTON (KTRK) -- In 2017, Jordan Meredith was just standing in the parking lot at work, when suddenly she was overcome with pain. "I felt this staggering, intense pain on my ankle," said Meredith at ...

Research from the University of Warwick has revealed that butterfly caterpillars use sophisticated rhythmic signals to communicate with ants, helping them gain protection, food, and access to ant ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Caterpillars that are camouflage experts and known to cause damage to a variety of plants are now hatching in Ohio. Joe Boggs, an assistant professor with Ohio State University ...

Alias: The western tent caterpillar is in the moth family. The larvae emerge in late spring, and has a distinct hairy beard running around the entire girth of the caterpillar. These tiny little ...