Myth: Woolly Caterpillars Can Predict the Harshness of Winter

Myth: The Woolly Caterpillar is claimed to predict the harshness of  the impending winter weather. These caterpillars have black and brown banding in their back. The folklore states that more black than brown indicates a harsh, cold winter while more brown than black points to a mild winter.



Results: There is not enough evidence to make this myth true. There haven't been enough studies to make a link between Woolly Caterpillars and harshness of winter.

The Science: Although there is not enough research done on this particular topic. One entomologist, Mike Peters, from the University of Massachusetts stated that the brown hairs on this caterpillar is due to its age.  

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