#Caterpillars

Insects • October 21, 2022

19 Types of Caterpillars in Iowa

How many types of caterpillars are there in Iowa? There’s more than you may think. Many people only think of the giant swallowtail butterfly when they consider the world of caterpillars in Iowa, but there are plenty more to be discovered and appreciated.  Learn more about these unique creatures, and why they’re so crucial to […]

Olaoye Emmanuel • August 17, 2024

Insects • October 21, 2022

19 Types of Caterpillars in Wisconsin

A list of 19 types of caterpillars in Wisconsin, including what they look like, where you’re likely to find them, and their lives after they become butterflies or moths. These are ranked in order of the most common to the rarest, so the list is from most accessible to most complex, which is the hardest […]

Olaoye Emmanuel • August 17, 2024

Insects • October 21, 2022

14 Different Types of White Caterpillars

White caterpillars are in the larval stage of many moths and butterflies. There are several distinct types of white caterpillars, each of which may be identified by a particular set of distinguishing features. When handled, several species of fuzzy white caterpillars, such as hickory tussock moth caterpillars, contain spines that can sting and cause skin […]

Kehinde Ikpea • November 23, 2024

Insects • October 21, 2022

20 Types of Caterpillars in Maryland

A guide to help you identify 20 common types of caterpillars in Maryland, what they look like, where you can find them, and whether or not they’re harmful to plants. All photos and information come from Maryland Extension Service publications, which are accurate and up-to-date!  Keep reading if you live in Maryland and want to […]

Jacob Emmanuel • August 17, 2024

Insects • October 21, 2022

20 Types of Caterpillars in New Jersey

Not all caterpillars are as harmless as the ones that turn into beautiful butterflies or moths. Some can be harmful to your garden, and some can even cause damage to your home. It is best to know how to identify them to keep them out of your yard.  Here are 20 types of caterpillars in […]

Olaoye Emmanuel • August 17, 2024

Insects • October 21, 2022

20 Types of Caterpillars in North Carolina

caterpillar comes from the Latin word Catullus, which means little cat. Caterpillars can be cute and fuzzy, so it makes sense that they got their name compared to felines, who are also soft and fluffy.  Most people think of caterpillars as pests because of the damage they can cause to gardens and farms. Still, many […]

Olaoye Emmanuel • August 17, 2024

Insects • October 21, 2022

19 Types of Caterpillars in Arkansas

Caterpillars are the larval form of moths and butterflies and are some of the most unusual creatures you’ll ever encounter in nature. Here in Arkansas, caterpillars have adapted to almost every climate, habitat, and situation imaginable – we even have an annual festival celebrating these remarkable creatures! If you’re curious about the types of caterpillars […]

Olaoye Emmanuel • August 17, 2024

Insects • October 13, 2022

26 Different Types of Yellow Caterpillars

It’s interesting to note that out of all the many species of caterpillars, the vast majority of yellow caterpillars have spikes or hairs that give them a fuzzy appearance. Butterfly and moth eggs hatch into caterpillars, which are the insects‘ larval stages. It is simple to tell butterflies and moths from other insects since they […]

Kehinde Ikpea • August 17, 2024

Insects • August 14, 2022

10 Different Types of Caterpillars

It is difficult not to be attracted to butterflies and moths‘ fluttery, fragile beauty. However, the types of caterpillars from which these butterflies emerge can be just as attractive due to the wide diversity of colors, forms, markings, and armor they sport. The remarkable transformation that caterpillars go through on their way from egg to […]

Kehinde Ikpea • August 6, 2024