You will come across many caterpillars in your garden. Knowing a little about the species and their feeding habits will help you make good decisions about whether to try to control or simply tolerate ...

As the seasons change, so do the creatures living in our backyards. During the fall, some species of caterpillar become more ...

Caterpillars are the most common garden insects. Some are completely harmless, while others can damage crops or deliver painful stings. While you can safely leave most caterpillars alone, some will ...

Learn which caterpillars sting, their venom effects, and how to avoid painful encounters in forests, parks, and backyards.

Caterpillar stings can cause serious pain and allergic reactions. Learn how common they are and what to do if you get stung.

Want to know how bad this winter might be? You could look at the latest forecast. Or you could turn to the woolly bear ...

Woolly bears are inching around Michigan looking for a cozy spot to settle for winter. Here's what to know on the striped, ...

In a remote, 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 ...

A severed ant head. A fly wing. A beetle abdomen. These body parts ripped from devoured insects festoon a newfound caterpillar’s protective coat. Dubbed the “bone collector,” this caterpillar species ...

The relationship between plants and insects gives a fascinating look into how they have both evolved alongside each other.

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 ...