Southern Flannel Moth Caterpillar: Sting, Range & Treatment

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

A buck moth caterpillar sting can be painful, surprising, and worrying if you do not know what touched your skin. These spiny caterpillars are common … Read More

Buck moth caterpillars are easy to notice and hard to forget if you touch one. These dark, spiny caterpillars are best known for their painful … Read More

Tussock moth caterpillars look soft, colorful, and almost toy-like, but they are best admired without touching. These fuzzy caterpillars are found on trees, shrubs, milkweed, … Read More