Spotted tussock moth caterpillars are the local version of woolly bears. (Photo by Bob Armstong) On another topic: A morning walk on the dike trail discovered signs of spider activity.

One very endearing trait (I think) of milkweed tussock moth caterpillars is that they are gregarious through the third instar. A Monarch butterfly delicately perched on a vibrant echinacea flower.

A tussock moth caterpillar crawls on a balcony at Azure Apartments in Corpus Christi Tuesday, April 2, 2024. However, other symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, headaches, respiratory stress or ...

According to the Florida Museum of Natural History, the tussock moth caterpillar is a potentially harmful insect with a hairy and colorful body. They are generally dark bodied with a red head, 2 ...

The Tussock moth caterpillar, an insect which has spiky hairs that can cause irritation, is currently plentiful in Florida — and experts are advising locals not to touch them.