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 ...

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Several caterpillar species in Maine can cause skin reactions, including the ...

Many people use wooly bear caterpillars as a method to predict how harsh winter will be, but officials say it might not be the most accurate method.

Study them closely to see the clustered hairs that resemble a bottle brush or pipe cleaner. They also sport telltale tall ...

Learn about these bizarre, crawly creatures—from plump and stripy to horned and dangerous—and the adult moths and butterflies they become. Caterpillars are one of the coolest-looking creatures in the ...

While most of New York State has been hyper-focused on the invasive species like the spotted lantern fly and the spongy moth ...