Ever heard of the Southern flannel moth (Megalopyge opercularis)? It has a distinctive look—so if you ever run into one, you definitely won’t be able to miss it. Its larval form is unique too, and it ...

The southern flannel moths likes to feed on elms, maples, hackberries, hollies, oaks, and sycamores, according to the NC State Extension. Kelly Stoj Eric LoPresti, an assistant professor of ecology at ...

Gloved hands working in garden with white flowers - Tatiana Maksimova/Getty Images If you live in southern Texas, you might be used to seeing larger numbers of certain pests during the summer months.

The flannel moth caterpillar, also known as the puss caterpillar, presents a deceptive appearance with its soft, silky fur, masking potent venomous spines. This North American native insect uses its ...

The southern flannel moths likes to feed on elms, maples, hackberries, hollies, oaks, and sycamores, according to the NC State Extension. Kelly Stoj If you see this fluffy little fuzzball around South ...

LAND O' LAKES (FOX 13) - A mom in Land O' Lakes is sounding the alarm after her son was stung by a venomous caterpillar. Andrea Pergola said she had never heard of the southern flannel moth ...

The flannel moth caterpillar fascinates scientists with its deceptive charm. Covered in silky fur, it appears harmless, almost invitingly soft. But beneath this gentle coat lies one of nature’s hidden ...

A Land O’ Lakes teen is recovering after being infected by something you may not expect: a caterpillar. Logan Pergola brushed against a southern flannel moth Trip to ER, medications had Pergola ...

The hairy moth larva found in Tennessee and dubbed the “Trumpillar” because it resembles President Donald’s Trump hair also can be found in Pennsylvania. According to U.S. Pest Protection, the ...