PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. — Florida’s “puss caterpillars” may look like cute and fuzzy creatures you could just reach out and pet, but scientists are warning people to stay away from them, because their ...

"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 ...

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 puss caterpillar has a severe sting and is probably in your backyard right now. Center for Disease Control and Prevention photo Don’t be fooled by its innocent, fluffy appearance. This Mississippi ...

While strolling a park or trail, you might have noticed cute, fuzzy beige-colored caterpillars hanging around. Don't let their cuteness fool you. The creatures have potent spines that release a venom ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The giant woolly bear caterpillar becomes the giant leopard moth. There I was, bringing groceries into the house when I spotted it ...

There are a lot of fuzzy little caterpillars wandering around my woods these days. Not just woolly bears, but tussock moth caterpillars and fall web worms adorned with tufts of hair of various and ...

It's a time of warmer weather, longer days, and more bugs. The Florida Department of Health has a warning about one bug in particular parents should watch out for while their kids play outside. It's ...