The woolly bear caterpillar, also known as the fuzzy bear ... The caterpillar’s color is based more upon its recent diet and age. A better growing season may result in a larger caterpillar ...

Michael Singer at Wesleyan University discovered that, when healthy, tiger moth larvae, also known as woolly bear caterpillars, focus their diet on nutrient-rich food, but switch to eating plants with ...

The life of a growing caterpillar isn't easy - diseases, parasites and infectious bacteria lurk at every turn. But one species of caterpillar is thought to be the first recorded self-medicating insect ...