The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service says there’s no scientific backing to the belief that these caterpillars’ stripes can predict winter weather. But while woolly bears, also called woolly worms ...

As the seasons change and the world gets colder, most caterpillars in the United States and Canada will have already transformed into adults. But not woolly bears: Also called fuzzy wuzzies and ...

Everyone in the Midwest has seen them. Woolly bears, the little black and brown furry caterpillars that inch their way across sidewalks, are a common sight in September. They go by many names ...

Do woolly bear caterpillars forecast winter weather? Woolly bears (or woolly worms in the South) have a reputation for forecasting the coming winter weather, according to the Farmer's Almanac.

When threatened, giant woolly bears curl up tightly. When picked up, their stiff, smooth spines are bent backward, which tends to push the caterpillars forward and out of your grip and making it ...

We most commonly see woolly bear caterpillars in the fall. I always smile when I see the first one. But have you ever thought about where they come from? I mean, since they are caterpillars ...

Often called woolly bear or salt marsh caterpillars, these bristly critters often crawl out of their winter hiding spots this time of year. With many flowers and plants in full bloom across the ...

The fall caterpillars are the “best forecasters,” or the most colorful. Woolly bears feed in the fall in preparation for winter hibernation, where they nearly freeze solid. When springtime ...

The woolly bear caterpillar is also known as the fuzzy bear caterpillar or the woolly worm. The caterpillars have fuzzy bristles that are black on both ends with a band of orange in the middle.