"These babies have extra-long, black bristles (kinda like massive eyelashes) near their head, midsection, and rear," TPWD wrote. "Be warned though, those eyelashes fight back." Dagger Caterpillars may ...

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, ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Have you seen the fuzzy little caterpillars in shades of yellow, brown, or black? They're familiar with Texans, including Houstonians, but their appearance has changed within ...

Most people recognize the brown-and-black striped woolly bear caterpillars crawling around these days, but late summer and early fall bring out more than one species of furry crawlers. Among the ...

Some of the terrors of Hurricane Milton are small and fluffy. Floridians are warning that a harmless-looking kind of furry caterpillar that actually has hidden venomous spines that can cause ...

HOUSTON — It’s that time of year when those fuzzy caterpillars can be seen in the area. Remember, though: they may look cute, but they pack a very painful sting. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service ...

Top left is Hickory tussock caterpillar, top right is Spiny oak slug caterpillar, bottom left is Puss caterpillar and bottom right is Saddleback caterpillar (Jerry A Payne, Wizzie Brown, John Ghent, ...

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 ...

A: That is a banded tussock moth caterpillar, and they can sting! These stinging hairs can cause a rash for those with sensitive skin. These caterpillars eat the leaves of many hardwood trees. To ...

Texas is home to some of the creepiest, crawliest, and otherwise oddest animals on the planet. We introduce you to them in What in Tarnation?!, an occasional series. Ah, springtime in Texas. Perfect ...

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 ...