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 ...

Caterpillars look cute, like little fuzzy toys. But an up-close look at their “fur” will reveal that many species have spines ...

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 ...

CLEARWATER, Fla. — These fuzzy, little creatures aren't as cuddly as they look. They're called tussock moth caterpillars, and they'll likely leave you with a painful, stringing rash. Clearwater Parks ...

Florida officials are urging residents to be wary of “puss caterpillars,” fuzzy-looking insects that have sharp, poisonous spines underneath their fur (University of Florida, EDIS ) Florida officials ...

(NEXSTAR) — With winter in full swing in the Lone Star State, the fuzzy black caterpillars you might see in trees and bushes in spring and summer may start becoming more scarce. But that doesn’t mean ...

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 ...

HOUSTON – It’s springtime in Houston, which means we are dealing with allergies and rainy weather and constantly seeing insects and bugs all over our homes, patios and sidewalks. If you’ve ventured ...

HOUSTON – Springtime in Houston brings not only allergies and rainy weather, but also an abundance of insects and bugs that make their way into our homes, patios, and sidewalks. One particular ...

Despite the popular myth, the colors on a woolly bear caterpillar don't have any weight on the winter forecast.

Florida officials are warning residents to stay away from a type of venomous caterpillar that can be found in the state during the fall. The creepy-looking critters, known as “puss caterpillars,” ...