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Minnesota’s forests, prairies, wetlands, and backyard gardens host an extraordinary parade of caterpillars—some striped like candy, others armored with spines, and a few so fuzzy they look like walking tufts of yarn.
Woolly caterpillars capture attention with their distinctive fuzzy appearance and fascinating behaviors.
West Virginia’s rugged mountains and diverse forests create perfect conditions for an incredible array of caterpillars in West Virginia, making the Mountain State one of the Northeast’s most biologically rich regions.
When you spot a mysterious caterpillar crawling across your garden path or munching on your prized plants, you’re witnessing one of nature’s most remarkable transformation stories in progress.
Orlando’s warm climate and diverse plant life create perfect conditions for an incredible variety of caterpillars throughout the year.
Massachusetts hosts an incredible diversity of caterpillars throughout the year, from tiny spring emergers to massive fall wanderers preparing for winter.
Did you know that over 74 different caterpillar species call Nevada home? From the iconic striped Monarch caterpillars munching on backyard milkweed to the tent-building Western caterpillars creating silky shelters in Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas hosts an incredible diversity of these fascinating creatures.
When you step into your Indiana backyard, you’re entering a world filled with remarkable transformations happening right before your eyes.
When you step into your New York backyard or venture into local parks, you’re entering a world teeming with fascinating caterpillars in various stages of their remarkable transformation journey.
Florida’s warm climate creates the perfect environment for a diverse array of caterpillars, but not all of them are harmless.
Southern California hosts over 150 butterfly and moth species, making it one of North America’s most diverse regions for caterpillar enthusiasts.
Oregon’s diverse ecosystems harbor an incredible variety of caterpillars, from the iconic striped Monarch larvae munching on milkweed to the fuzzy Woolly Bears crossing your hiking trails.
Puerto Rico’s tropical climate creates the perfect environment for an incredible diversity of caterpillars, with over 20 distinct species calling the island home year-round.
Maine’s outdoor enthusiasts face an unexpected health threat that many discover too late—caterpillars that can cause painful, poison ivy-like rashes and serious respiratory problems.
Mississippi hosts over 160 documented caterpillar species, making it one of the most diverse states for these fascinating creatures.
Every spring and summer, countless Texans experience painful, burning sensations after accidentally touching what appeared to be a harmless fuzzy caterpillar.
Northern California’s diverse ecosystems—from coastal redwood forests to Central Valley agricultural lands—provide habitat for an extraordinary variety of caterpillars.
East Texas hosts an incredible diversity of caterpillars, from the striking monarch butterfly larvae to the potentially dangerous puss caterpillars.
When you step into your East Tennessee garden or explore the region’s lush forests, you’re entering a world where some of nature’s most fascinating transformations unfold daily.
South Dakota’s diverse landscapes, from the Black Hills to the prairie grasslands, provide habitat for an impressive variety of caterpillars throughout the growing season.
