It is caterpillar season and if you love butterflies and are encouraging them in your yard this is an exciting time.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. That furry-looking caterpillar in your yard that you just want to stroke? Don't do that. Really don't do that. It might be one of ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — More than 30 people in Florida have sought medical attention after suffering a painful bite from a stinging caterpillar, known as the puss caterpillar, according to the Florida Poison ...

Well, it wouldn't be Florida without another creepy crawler to worry about, right? Wildlife officials say it's the season for puss caterpillars – one of the most venomous insects in the U.S. The puss ...

Most of the time, when we encounter a caterpillar, we aren’t on high alert. After all, these seemingly harmless creatures will one day develop into beautiful butterflies or moths. What’s there to fear ...

The puss caterpillar has a severe sting and is probably in your backyard right now. Center for Disease Control and Prevention photo Don’t be fooled by its innocent, fluffy appearance. This Georgia ...

As temperatures drop and leaves begin to fall, one pest to watch out for in your yard this season is far smaller — and far furrier — than most expect. The puss caterpillar (Megalopyge opercularis), ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — These fluffy insects may look soft and cuddly, but as one of the most venomous caterpillars in the country, they pack a serious punch. The puss caterpillar, which eventually grows ...

It is caterpillar season and if you love butterflies and are encouraging them in your yard this is an exciting time. However, we have several caterpillars that can harm you with their nasty sting so ...