We can all blame The Very Hungry Caterpillar for the notion that every caterpillar is cute and friendly. This could not be further from the truth for the “dancing caterpillar,” also known as Lonomia ...

Many people grew up thinking all caterpillars are harmless, influenced by childhood favourites like The Very Hungry Caterpillar. In reality, the “dancing caterpillar,” or Lonomia obliqua, is far from ...

Beware the Lonomia obliqua, South America's deadliest caterpillar. This creature, often called the assassin caterpillar, carries potent venom. Its needle-like bristles can cause severe bleeding and ...