Moths

The white-marked tussock moth caterpillar is one of the most eye-catching hairy caterpillars in North America. Its bright head, white “toothbrush” tufts, black hair pencils, … Read More

Tussock moth caterpillars are fuzzy, colorful larvae known for their hair-like tufts, bold markings, and sometimes irritating hairs. Many people notice them on trees, shrubs, … Read More

A big green caterpillar can look surprising when you find one on a tomato plant, tree leaf, garden stem, or sidewalk. Many people describe them … Read More

A green and black caterpillar is one of the most commonly searched garden insects because its colors are bold, bright, and easy to notice. Many … Read More

An enormous green caterpillar can look surprising, especially when it appears on a tomato plant, tree branch, garden path, or backyard wall. Its bright color … Read More

A green caterpillar with a horn is usually a hornworm, the larval stage of a sphinx or hawk moth. These large caterpillars often appear on … Read More

A poisonous green caterpillar can be hard to identify because many harmless caterpillars are also green. Some are smooth, some are fuzzy, and others have … Read More

A red and yellow caterpillar can look striking, but color alone is not enough for exact identification. Some have red heads, yellow stripes, black bodies, … Read More

Green, black and yellow caterpillars are often eye-catching because their colors appear in bold stripes, spots, bands, or rings. Some are harmless garden visitors, while … Read More

A black and yellow caterpillar can look beautiful, strange, or even dangerous. Some are fuzzy, some are striped, and others have spikes, horns, or bright … Read More