Here's how to spot it and what to do if you accidentally come into contact with one.

The University of Florida researchers recently discovered that “tequila worms” are, in fact, moth larvae. The “worms” are placed inside bottles of mezcal to enhance the color and flavor of the alcohol ...

Reactions are generally mild, but touching a venomous caterpillar can result in rashes and pain. Ahead, we asked ...

A new study published in the journal PeerJ looked to identify the species of larva found in bottles of Mezcal. Mezcal is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from any type of agave. Are people ...

Authorities across Germany have been battling an aggressive outbreak of poisonous caterpillars, which can cause severe health ...

The little grub is actually found in mezcal, an alcohol also made from the agave plant, but distilled differently than tequila. Francisco Galarza via Unsplash For some, it’s a reward. For others, it’s ...

The warm spring has led to an increase in numbers of a caterpillar which has tiny toxic hairs that can trigger allergic reactions and skin irritation, the Forestry Commission has warned. The ...

University of Florida researchers recently discovered that "tequila worms" are, in fact, moth larvae. The "worms" are placed inside bottles of mezcal to enhance the color and flavor of the alcohol.