Because the orange dog caterpillar grows up to be one of our most beautiful native butterflies, whenever possible, it is nice to leave the caterpillars alone and let them develop into butterflies. On ...

The orange dog caterpillar is the immature form of the giant swallowtail butterfly. When it feels threatened, this caterpillar sticks out two red scent glands that produce a foul odor. Photo from the ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I have found some bizarre caterpillars on my satsuma tree. They are mottled ...