Latest Caterpillar Articles
Asp Caterpillar
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With a mop of luxuriant hair, the Asp caterpillar may look like nothing more than a harmless, cute, furry bug, but don't be fooled this caterpillar packs a wallop.
Puss Caterpillar
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Caterpillars are a common sight in many gardens and yards during the warmer months and these can have a destructive impact on your well tended greenery. There are many typical varieties including white caterpillars and green clover worm although an unusual looking species to be sure is the puss caterpillar.
Saddleback Caterpillar
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The saddleback caterpillar is not just a very colorful creature that feeds on your plants and trees, Saddleback caterpillars can actually be harmful to humans.
Luna Moths
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Luna moths are nocturnal insects that you may find flitting around a light outside. These creatures may be confused with other more common moths, but this species of moth is actually not harmful.
Woolly Bear Caterpillar
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Banded woolly bears are the larvae of the Isabella tiger moth. It is fuzzy and harmless, unlike other hairy varieties.
Hickory Horned Devil
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The hickory horned devil is an unusual-looking caterpillar with green coloration and spikes that resemble horns all over its body. No need to worry, though. This caterpillar is relatively harmless to humans.
Monarch Caterpillar
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Unlike many damaging caterpillars, the Monarch caterpillar's diet consists almost entirely of milkweed leaves, so they will not pose a threat to your garden or yard.
Caterpillar Sting
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Caterpillars are brightly colored or camouflaged to protect themselves from their predators. Some caterpillars have hairs or spines that are loaded with poisons that will give you a painful sting if you touch them. Resist the urge. I have been stung myself and it is no fun.
Tent Caterpillar
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The tent caterpillar, also known as the eastern tent caterpillar is mostly a nusiance pest, but it can defoliate certain types of trees, leaving landscapes looking bare and ugly.