BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Residents in South Louisiana should keep an eye out for stinging caterpillars, which the LSU AgCenter says are active through May. LSU AgCenter forestry entomologist ...

For that matter, there are several other stinging caterpillars that become common this time of year. I encountered (visually) one on one of my patio plants a few days ago. Luckily, I saw it before ...

The Asian Giant Hornet is a killer insect. It has a venomous sting that can cause allergic reactions that lead to fatalities.

The puss caterpillar, found in the Americas, appears harmless with its fluffy exterior but harbors venomous spines beneath. Its sting causes intense pain, swelling, and potential systemic effects.