Asp or puss caterpillars, more formally known as the Texas southern flannel moth Megalopyge opercularis, emerge in the late spring and summer months to lay eggs on trees and heavily wooded areas. They ...

A young Texas girl was reportedly hospitalized after she was stung by what is said to be the most venomous caterpillar in the United States. While playing outside at day care this week, Lauren ...

HOUSTON — It’s that time of year when those fuzzy caterpillars can be seen in the area. Remember, though: they may look cute, but they pack a very painful sting. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service ...

Pictured is an asp caterpillar, also known as a puss caterpillar, showcasing its thick, fur-like covering in shades of tan and brown. (Wizzie Brown/ Texas A&M AgriLife) Texas has more than 50 species ...

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- In 2017, Jordan Meredith was just standing in the parking lot at work, when suddenly she was overcome with pain. "I felt this staggering, intense pain on my ankle," said Meredith at ...

Fall is the season for changing temperatures, falling leaves and the start of the holidays. It's also a time when cute, fuzzy caterpillars come out in Texas. But don't let their cuteness fool you. The ...

He, his wife, and their toddler were walking around their neighborhood in the Bull Creek area, "where the Hill Country starts," he said, full of trails and greenbelts-when the caterpillar incident ...

AUSTIN, Texas -- Officials with the Austin Zoo are letting people know about a venomous insect that they may see in their backyard. It is known as the "asp caterpillar" and it's a native of Texas. Its ...

(KXAN) – They might look cute and fuzzy, but this is one caterpillar you’ll want to stay away from. As the seasons change, the Texas Asp is making an appearance once again. ‘Puss caterpillars’: What ...

TEXAS (KTRK) -- As the weather warms up and people begin spending time outdoors, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts are warning Texans about stinging caterpillars. "Spring foliage has ...