The first observed Eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch in Kentucky was reported in Scott County north of Lexington March 17, seven days earlier than last year, because of above-average temperatures.

The eastern tent caterpillar is a pest native to North America and is usually found in the eastern part of the U.S. It is commonly found on wild cherry, apple, and crabapple. It can also be found on ...

Scientists in Hawaii have discovered a new, rare and bizarre species of carnivorous, bone-collecting caterpillars. After hatching, the tiny insects live almost their entire lives in the web of a ...