The natural world is home to countless fascinating insects, but few are as striking as the Cecropia moth. With its plush, ...

The Ceropia moth, North America's largest silk moth, is admired for its vibrant colors, massive wingspan, and fascinating life cycle. From striking caterpillars to adults that live briefly for ...

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Along with the warming days of summer comes a variety of butterflies and moths. Both are more diverse than expected. Butterflies and moths belong to the order called Lepidoptera. This term refers to ...

June means warm nights, summer solstice, fireflies … and the seldom-seen giant silk moths. Giant silk moths are members of the family Saturniidae and include some of the most spectacular native large ...

This giant silk moth stuns with vibrant colors feathered antennae and a fuzzy body while living only two weeks as an adult.

Caterpillars are the most common garden insects. Some are completely harmless, while others can damage crops or deliver painful stings. While you can safely leave most caterpillars alone, some will ...

A population explosion of moth caterpillars this year will affect New Hampshire's foliage season and could lead to increased fire dangers in years ahead.During their annual statewide aerial survey, ...