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Oak Emerald is its name; this elusive moth, which is confined to the high altitute Oak forests of the Northeast, looks irresistible in parrot green. Then there is Beautiful Cyana; its white body ...

These conical snails (about 10mm) climb the south-facing wall of our house in surprising numbers. This wall has a small lawn in front. They look like some form of sea snail, but we are about 1km from ...

Most of us have had moths come to lighted windows at night, but few of us go further than identifying a few of the larger or more colourful specimens.

Reader question: Is the gypsy moth under control in city parks, or does it remain a concern? Are aerial sprayings of insecticide still being done? It seems most of the attention has switched to the ...