What is That Fuzzy Black Caterpillar?

Garden tiger moth caterpillar. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Michael Miller)

What is That Fuzzy Black Caterpillar?

Saltmarsh caterpillar. (Courtesy photo by Wizzie Brown)

What is That Fuzzy Black Caterpillar?

Adult saltmarsh moth. (Adobe Stock photo)

What is That Fuzzy Black Caterpillar?

Banded woollybear caterpillar. (Adobe Stock photo)

If you’ve been watching your step, there’s a good chance you may have spotted some fuzzy black caterpillars inching their way across roads, sidewalks or yards over the past several weeks.Woollybear caterpillars are common across the U.S. and include several species of caterpillars that transform into tiger moths. Texans may ...

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