The caterpillars will only be around through the first few weeks of April before they cocoon and transition into moths.

Tussock moth caterpillars are native to Florida and the southeastern United States and feed on oak trees, among many others.

The University of Florida campus is experiencing a large influx of tussock moth caterpillars. While not poisonous, the caterpillars' hairs can cause skin irritation for some people. The ...

In 1992, Hurricane Andrew, one of the most devastating tropical cyclones in U.S. history, ravaged Elliott Key, Florida. “Most ...

David Cheng, a researcher at the University of Florida's Department of Entomology and Nematology, said that while he can't ...

The Florida Department of Health says direct ... If you do come in contact with the caterpillars, here's what the health department and poison control say you should do: ...