Be on the lookout for a bug that resembles Cousin Itt. It may seem harmless but it can do real damage if you’re bitten.

The unfortunately named puss caterpillar (Megalopyge opercularis) is also known as the Southern flannel moth larva and is probably in your yard right now. They feed on oak, pecan, persimmon ...

The moth, referred to as the “puss caterpillar” in its larval stage, is scheduled to arrive in North Carolina in April, LoPresti said. Here’s what to know about the furry insects.