Most of the time, when we encounter a caterpillar, we aren’t on high alert. After all, these seemingly harmless creatures will one day develop into beautiful butterflies or moths. What’s there to fear ...

The caterpillar is called a puss because its hairs resemble the fur of a cat. “The creep factor is huge in this story because it’s just such a bizarre-looking thing,” Gaston said. Many people have ...