A side view of a southern pink underwing moth caterpillar. The caterpillars feed on a plant known as Carronia multisepalea, which is a rare Australian subtropical vine. ©Shane Ruming The most ...

Stuck in the field While studying the Bogong moths, the COVID-19 pandemic hit Australia, forcing a lockdown. For Adden, this meant being stuck out in the field.

Io moth caterpillars can be found all over North America, from southern Canada to Texas. They’re relatively common but unfortunately, are also full of toxic spines.

According to Texas A&M AgriLife, the tussock moth caterpillar isn't the only stinging species. There are the buck moth, spiny oak slug, saddleback, io moth and south flannel caterpillars, with the ...

What happens is that an adult moth or butterfly flew to the plant, laid eggs and flew off. Female moths and butterflies lay eggs only on the plants that will properly nourish their caterpillars.

Buck moth caterpillars have made their annual spring invasion in Louisiana. Across New Orleans, residents have reported the familiar, spiny creature crowding sidewalks, falling from tree branches ...

Browntail moth caterpillars, which cause an itchy rash, are starting to emerge from nests University of Maine scientists, meanwhile, are researching longterm solutions to the pesky invasive species.

Cindy Burkhardt Maynard had been watching a sphinx moth caterpillar in her garden for several days, but then, it disappeared. Soon after, she saw another trundling across a dirt road on Rabbit ...

Buck moth caterpillars have made their annual spring invasion in Louisiana. Across New Orleans, residents have reported the familiar, spiny creature crowding sidewalks, falling from tree branches ...