Sphinx Moth Caterpillar: Identification, Diet and Life Cycle

Sphinx moth caterpillars are large, smooth-bodied larvae that later become sphinx moths, also called hawk moths or hummingbird moths. Many are known as hornworms because … Read More

The io moth caterpillar is a bright green, spiny larva of the io moth, Automeris io. It is beautiful, but it should not be handled. … Read More

A hummingbird moth caterpillar is the larval stage of a sphinx or hawk moth that later becomes a fast-flying, nectar-feeding adult often mistaken for a … Read More

The southern flannel moth caterpillar is one of the most recognizable stinging caterpillars in the southern United States. It is also called the puss caterpillar, … Read More

The gypsy moth caterpillar is now officially called the spongy moth caterpillar. Its scientific name is Lymantria dispar. Many people still search for “gypsy moth … Read More

The cecropia moth caterpillar is one of the most colorful and impressive caterpillars in North America. It grows into the giant cecropia moth, the largest … Read More

The hickory tussock moth caterpillar is a fuzzy white and black caterpillar often seen in late summer and early fall. It may look soft, but … Read More

The flannel moth caterpillar looks soft, fuzzy, and almost harmless, but it is one of the stinging caterpillars people should avoid touching. The best-known species … Read More

The polyphemus moth caterpillar is the larval stage of one of North America’s most impressive giant silk moths. It starts small, grows into a plump … Read More

The giant leopard moth caterpillar is a large black fuzzy caterpillar that often surprises people in gardens, lawns, wooded edges, and sidewalks. Its bristly body … Read More