Scientists in Hawaii have discovered a new, rare and bizarre species of carnivorous, bone-collecting caterpillars. After hatching, the tiny insects live almost their entire lives in the web of a ...

Despite persistent myths dating to 1948, these fuzzy Isabella tiger moth larvae can't actually predict seasonal extremes.

Throughout history, we have taken cues from nature to predict the weather, temperature, and seasonal changes. That might be ...

Native woolly bear caterpillars aren't just cute garden visitors. They're attracted to specific plants, which means they can ...

Many people use wooly bear caterpillars as a method to predict how harsh winter will be, but officials say it might not be the most accurate method.

This guide to green caterpillars helps you easily identify the green caterpillar you've found in your yard or garden. While it's nearly impossible to include every green caterpillar species out there, ...

In a remote, lushly forested area of an Oahu mountain range, scientists have discovered a carnivorous caterpillar species that makes a living in such a macabre way that they have nicknamed it the ...

In small numbers, woolly bear caterpillars don't cause many problems in your yard. But when they begin to wreak havoc in your ...

Earth is home to over 20,000 caterpillar species, found in every corner of the globe except Antarctica. While most are harmless, some species are just as dangerous as venomous snakes. Their defenses ...

A severed ant head. A fly wing. A beetle abdomen. These body parts ripped from devoured insects festoon a newfound caterpillar’s protective coat. Dubbed the “bone collector,” this caterpillar species ...

OAHU — In a remote and lushly forested area of a single mountain range on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, scientists have discovered a carnivorous caterpillar species that makes a living in such a ...