Essay provided by the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center outlines the life cycle and morphology of caterpillars in the eastern US.

Read about the ecology and collection of caterpillars in Oregon, Washington and Idaho. From the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center.

Provides a definition and links to Web resources related to armyworms, a common name for mobile American caterpillars.

Provides a detailed definition of this common term used to identify caterpillars of various moth species known for their bag-like larva.

Virtual encyclopedia describes the physical and behavioral characteristics of this caterpillar originating from cotton-dwelling moths.

Brief encyclopedia entry describes cankerworms, the common name for destructive eastern US caterpillars. Includes links to related articles.

Provides a brief overview of this caterpillar or adult moth, from the armyworm family, that damages many plants and crops.

Describes the larval stage of the silkworm moth, whose cocoons are used in the production of the sought-after fiber.

Read this encyclopedia's listing for the Tent Caterpillar. Also find links to related topics and resources.