This is the caterpillar of an Io moth, a species of silk moth that so intrigues entomologist Andrei Sourakov that he’s endured a number of the larva’s bee-like stings while studying various specimens.

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Spotted a fuzzy-looking caterpillar lately? A Kansas insect expert says you might want to leave it alone as it could be packing a painful surprise. 27 News spoke with Kansas State ...

Coyote has taken on some of the most agonizing stings on the planet—the Bullet Ant, the Executioner Wasp, even the Gympie ...

A strikingly green caterpillar about as long as my little finger was attached to a sprig of oak leaves in our yard. Knowing the caterpillar with spikes on its back was the larvae of an Io silkworm ...

Of the many species of moth, only a few can sting a human. When you find holes in your clothes, it’s likely due to moth larvae. Share on Pinterest Most of us are familiar with the sinking feeling of ...