It’s the time of year to keep your eyes peeled for browntail moth webs, as they’re more active as the weather warms.

According to the MSU Extension Office, the first sign of a box tree moth infestation is yellowing. If the plant appears damaged, it should be checked for caterpillars “which are lime green with black ...

The authors' demonstration that impaired olfactory perception reduces caterpillar performance and increases susceptibility to parasitism is solid. These findings highlight the ecological significance ...

These late-blooming plants native to North America help feed butterflies — especially monarchs-— at a crucial point.

Eric LoPresti, an assistant professor of ecology at the University of South Carolina, used the words “fuzzy” and “adorable” to describe the southern flannel moth, a common springtime insect in North ...

It's not a butterfly — it's a moth! Learn how to identify the promethea silk moth, a beautifully patterned backyard visitor.

The film explores the life cycles of butterflies and moths, specifically focusing on the Red Admiral butterfly and the Promethea moth. It discusses their similarities and differences, including their ...

The release from DCNR notes spongy moth egg mass surveys are the best way to determine the need for treatment. Female moths lay light tan egg masses — each containing 100 to 1,500 eggs — on ...

Some families of caterpillars (larvae of butterflies and moths) have developed a specific kind of interaction with ants. One of these families (Riodinidae) includes two species that interact ...

Japanese researchers recently unveiled a bio-hybrid drone with live silkworm moth antennae, enabling it to navigate and detect odors with unprecedented precision. “In this research, we strive to ...

There's a newly discovered spongy moth outbreak in Haywood County that could prove devastating for forests. Previously, the moth had infested the Cruso area, prompting aerial spraying to stem the ...

People in France are being urged to report sightings of pine and oak processionary caterpillars via a dedicated government website, in a bid to reduce their number and danger. Processionary ...