Woolly bears are inching around Michigan looking for a cozy spot to settle for winter. Here's what to know on the striped, ...

The Woolly Worm Festival returns this weekend in Banner Elk, celebrating nearly 50 years with races, food, and music.

When people use the expression about seeing things through the eyes of a child, it is because children can often observe the world without any baggage. I was reminded of this when my daughter, Celia, ...

Learn which caterpillars sting, their venom effects, and how to avoid painful encounters in forests, parks, and backyards.

Not just woolly bears, but tussock moth caterpillars and fall web worms adorned with tufts of hair of various and often ...

The University of Florida researchers recently discovered that “tequila worms” are, in fact, moth larvae. The “worms” are placed inside bottles of mezcal to enhance the color and flavor of the alcohol ...

Over the Memorial Day weekend, I saw something I have wanted to see for a long time. I always had heard of the notorious Catalpa worm but had never seen one firsthand. Now, before the reader thinks ...

Let’s take a look at stinging caterpillars, where you may find them, and what precautions can help prevent painful encounters ...

The natural world is home to countless fascinating insects, but few are as striking as the Cecropia moth. With its plush, velvety body, bold patterns, and impressive wingspan, this giant silk moth ...

What’s worse than finding a worm in your apple? Answer: Finding half a worm. Modern pesticides and strict inspection policies have made finding a codling moth larva, or worm, in an apple from a ...