University of Florida students aren’t just finding relief from the heat under shady oak trees across campus this spring. They’re finding caterpillars.
Many Gainesville residents are used to the fuzzy green visitors and even expect their yearly return. But now that the caterpillars are here, it’s nearly impossible to walk outside without an encounter.
Tussock moth caterpillars are creating a seasonal buzz across the city. While the insects are native to North America, Gainesville’s environment helps them thrive…