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 ...

NORFOLK, Va. — For as long as humans have been able to experience weather, we have been trying to predict it. While modern science helps us understand the complex interactions in our atmosphere ...

That brings us to the “woolly bear” or “woolly worm” caterpillar. They are often found in the fall, and folklore explains that the color, length, or thickness of the coat will indicate the ...

As the chill of winter approaches, many look to an unlikely source for clues about the season ahead—the woolly bear caterpillar. READ MORE: <a href="https://www ...

“Everyone in the area is kind of familiar with woolly bear caterpillars, but they don’t know that much about them. When I was a kid, I used to think these caterpillars were super fun. They’re so weird ...

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.

The woolly bear caterpillar, also known as the fuzzy bear caterpillar or the woolly worm, has fuzzy bristles that are black on both ends with a band of orange in the middle. Weak and short La ...