It’s the time of year to keep your eyes peeled for browntail moth webs, as they’re more active as the weather warms.

According to the MSU Extension Office, the first sign of a box tree moth infestation is yellowing. If the plant appears damaged, it should be checked for caterpillars “which are lime green with black ...

A caretaker is facing charges, after allegedly leaving her patient in the lobby of a Bangor casino.

The release from DCNR notes spongy moth egg mass surveys are the best way to determine the need for treatment. Female moths lay light tan egg masses — each containing 100 to 1,500 eggs — on ...

is a caterpillar that represents a serious danger for dogs, especially in the spring season. Its stinging hairs contain a toxin that can cause severe allergic reactions and even death in the most ...

These caterpillars have string-like hairs that can cause severe reactions in animals on contact with the skin or mucous membranes, releasing a toxin. This causes irritation, inflammation ...

Browntail moth caterpillars on oak leaves at Wolfe's Neck ... They have tiny, barbed hairs, which they shed when they molt. Angela Mech: And they have a toxin within the hair that causes a poison ...

Know your elephant hawk moth from your painted lady butterfly. Discover more about the world of butterflies, moths and their caterpillars, and what you can do to give them a helping hand. Who's ...

The puss caterpillar is the larval form of the southern flannel moth. Though they emerge from their eggs nearly naked, these caterpillars become increasingly covered with hair-like setae after each ...

Spongy moth larvae can be spotted on tree branches. When handling caterpillars of spongy moths, it’s beneficial to use gloves. Histamines are little hairs (setae) that these types of caterpillars ...

The garden tiger moth is relatively common in Ireland and its populations are not considered threatened. The body of the caterpillar is covered in hairs. These hairs are believed to be used as a ...