These caterpillars carry a toxic chemical cocktail and Inquisition-like delivery implements— and their geographic range is ...

Ruling out other conditions: Since a caterpillar rash can resemble other skin conditions like hives, insect bites, or allergic reactions, it is important to differentiate between them.

The deadly caterpillars – within the South American genus called Lonomia – have a snakelike venom that interferes with blood ...

Becoming a butterfly is a dangerous game, and it's easy for caterpillars to fall victim to some very unsavoury characters along the way. As well as facing threats from hungry birds and insects, ...