These caterpillars carry a toxic chemical cocktail and Inquisition-like delivery implements—and their geographic range is ...

After causing mayhem on the East Coast, the spongy creature has infiltrated parts of Northern and Southern California.

But the moth’s developed an erratic pattern of flight many birds can’t follow. For the butterfly caterpillar, the main job is to eat and eat and eat to ensure the healthy growth of the ...

One of the veins in the wing has a knot in it, which the moth scratches with his hind leg to produce a song. As part of the courtship ritual, the male gracefully plays a tune to his mate on his ...

Pharmaceutical giant Kowa Co. said it has created an exceptionally durable and environmentally friendly new textile from the gossamer silk of bagworm moth larvae ... induce the worms to produce ...

The Madagascan moon moth (Argema mittrei) begins life as a caterpillar, hatching from one of 100 to 150 eggs, although many of its siblings will not make it to adulthood. The caterpillar, along with ...

Early fall brings an amazing insect to our flower gardens across the United States. It is the White-lined Sphinx Moth (Hyles lineata), also called the Hawk Moth or Hummingbird Moth. No matter what ...