Woolly bears are inching around Michigan looking for a cozy spot to settle for winter. Here's what to know on the striped, ...

The relationship between plants and insects gives a fascinating look into how they have both evolved alongside each other.

Not just woolly bears, but tussock moth caterpillars and fall web worms adorned with tufts of hair of various and often ...

When people use the expression about seeing things through the eyes of a child, it is because children can often observe the world without any baggage. I was reminded of this when my daughter, Celia, ...

Learn which caterpillars sting, their venom effects, and how to avoid painful encounters in forests, parks, and backyards.

Over the Memorial Day weekend, I saw something I have wanted to see for a long time. I always had heard of the notorious Catalpa worm but had never seen one firsthand. Now, before the reader thinks ...

Scientists have learned how to turn off moths’ sex signals – this could help farmers fight pests without pesticides.

The University of Florida researchers recently discovered that “tequila worms” are, in fact, moth larvae. The “worms” are placed inside bottles of mezcal to enhance the color and flavor of the alcohol ...

Oak tree with brown, brittle leaves during oak moth infestation. (Marcia Heller photo) I might unwittingly be carving out a ...

What’s worse than finding a worm in your apple? Answer: Finding half a worm. Modern pesticides and strict inspection policies have made finding a codling moth larva, or worm, in an apple from a ...

Research reveals that urban environments are decimating moth populations across American cities. These essential nighttime pollinators face unprecedented challenges from rising temperatures and ...

The world's most colorful moths can even rival the beauty of butterflies — but these marvelous designs are also crucial to ...