With a name that conjures the spookiest Halloween imagery, the hickory horned devil (Citheronia regalis) caterpillar is a marvel of nature's creativity, boasting a fearsome-looking appearance that ...

The hickory horned devil caterpillar feeds on the foliage of hickory and pecan trees. It does not sting. (Photo courtesy of the LSU AgCenter) QUESTION: Are you able to identify the caterpillar in ...

The bizarre critter was a 5.5-inch-long hickory horned devil caterpillar, nearly as fat and plump as a hot dog. They can grow to be 6 inches in length and are the largest caterpillar in Missouri.