What is the black caterpillar with spikes and red bands? Chances are, it's the great leopard moth, which is the largest eastern tiger moth. Its scientific name is Hypercompe scribonia. The giant ...

MASSIVE poisonous caterpillars covered in venomous spikes that cause people to vomit are invading American homes, officials have warned. The insects – called "puss caterpillars" will "cause a ...

I am seeing numerous orange caterpillars, with thin black spikes protruding from their body, munching down on my passion plant leaves. I am pretty sure they are the caterpillar of the fritillary ...

Caterpillars have evolved over millions of years to defend themselves against predators. Over those years of evolution, the insect larvae have split into different geneses that sport vibrant colors, ...

They belong to the limacodidae family and are categorised as such for their impressive spikes. "Many of this group contain caterpillars with spikes and hairs that are quite brightly coloured and ...