Frank Chesniak Share Frank Chesniak wondered whether the woolly bear caterpillars he saw in his woodpile Sunday were dead. ‘‘The woolly bear caterpillar (or, more precisely, the Isabella tiger ...

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.

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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.

Seeing these fuzzy brown-and-black caterpillars crawling across sidewalks and pathways is a sure sign summer is coming to an end. They’re looking for a safe place to hibernate, usually curled ...

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 ...