Hylesia metabus is a species of moth, distributed principally in northeastern Venezuela. Female moths use their abdominal setae to cover their egg masses. Contact with these setae can cause a severe ...

Geckos are naturally curious with some of the stickiest feet of any other reptile. Is it magic or science that helps these tiny guys climb?

The 1- to 1 1/2-inch long caterpillars are covered in long, hairlike setae. These setae have the appearance of animal fur, which is why many say the caterpillars resemble Persian cats. Similar to ...