The banded tussock moth caterpillar is a fuzzy, pale-colored larva commonly seen on hardwood trees, fences, sidewalks, decks, and outdoor furniture. Its long hairs and … Read More
The banded tussock moth is a pale, attractive moth commonly found near deciduous forests, gardens, and suburban landscapes. Its fuzzy caterpillar is much more noticeable … Read More
The familiar woolly bear caterpillar eventually becomes the Isabella tiger moth, a pale orange or tan moth scientifically named Pyrrharctia isabella. The caterpillar is best … Read More
The white-marked tussock moth caterpillar (Orgyia leucostigma) is a distinctive, hairy caterpillar found mainly across eastern North America. Its colorful red head, four pale back … Read More
The rosy maple moth caterpillar is the larval stage of the colorful rosy maple moth, Dryocampa rubicunda. It is often called the greenstriped mapleworm because … Read More
The hag moth caterpillar is one of the strangest-looking caterpillars in eastern North America. It is also called the monkey slug because it moves like … Read More
The brown tail moth caterpillar, also written as browntail moth caterpillar or brown-tail moth caterpillar, is best known for its toxic hairs. These tiny hairs … Read More
The bagworm moth caterpillar is one of the most unusual caterpillars because it carries a tiny protective “house” made from silk, leaves, twigs, bark, or … Read More
The Virginia tiger moth caterpillar, more correctly called the Virginian tiger moth caterpillar, is the larval stage of Spilosoma virginica. It is also known as … Read More
The Isabella tiger moth caterpillar is better known as the banded woolly bear caterpillar or simply the woolly bear. It is the larval stage of … Read More
