If you come across a hairy caterpillar in Florida, you’d better not touch it because it could cause some serious pain.

Caterpillar stings can cause serious pain and allergic reactions. Learn how common they are and what to do if you get stung.

It's a common childhood experience; spotting a caterpillar and wondering what majestic moth or butterfly it will become. Yet, beneath their often bright or fuzzy exteriors, some species carry a ...

Learn which caterpillars sting, their venom effects, and how to avoid painful encounters in forests, parks, and backyards.

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,” ...