CLEARWATER, Fla. — These fuzzy, little creatures aren't as cuddly as they look. They're called tussock moth caterpillars, and ...

These hairy insects can give you a rash if you touch them. The caterpillars are all over the city of Oviedo, and officials are urging residents to be cautious. While they do not sting, they can ...

Tussock moth caterpillars are native to Florida and the southeastern United States and feed on oak trees, among many others.

Tussock moth caterpillars can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions. The fuzzy bugs are popping up in Florida.

Miguel Baixauli via Unsplash In the middle of the 20th century, researchers studying insects along the southern coast of India collected a never-before-seen species of moth. The year was 1951 ...

Despite their name and looks, velvet ants are actually wasps. Many of these delightfully fuzzy insects exhibit bright, contrasting shades of black with red, orange or white. Their bold bodies serve as ...

These hairy insects can give you a rash if you touch them. You have likely seen tussock moth caterpillars around your home or at local parks in the past few weeks. Skip to main content ...