They include insects, plants and tree diseases that spread quickly and cause costly damage. Infestations affect forests, farms, and even public health. NEW YORK - From tree-killing beetles to plants ...

A chance discovery rocked the world of natural science: more than 3000 rare butterfly specimens had vanished from Australia’s most prestigious museums.

Firebugs are typically seen in the spring when they mate. However, in the fall, the insects move away from trees and seek warm shelters. They enter a state of winter dormancy and look for protected ...

POINT PLEASANT, W. Va. — Every September, the streets in this tiny town along West Virginia’s border with Ohio are taken over by Mothman, a mysterious creature that, like Bigfoot, has inspired books, ...

Milkweed tussock moth caterpillars are also called milkweed tiger moth caterpillars and also harlequin caterpillars. The latter describes their pattern, reminiscent of the French passion play devil or ...

A viewer's question sent the CBS13 I-Team crawling down a web of speculation: Are venomous spiders like the brown recluse making their way into Maine?

The Ohio Department of Agriculture confirmed what I had suspected: Boxtree moth has been found in multiple Ohio counties, and locally that includes Clark and Preble. This makes 11 counties in Ohio — ...

The Great Pumpkin has landed in a yard on Oklahoma Avenue in plenty of time before Halloween, sending out a message it's time to eat pumpkin. Seen from a distance, the inflatable pumpkin gleams in the ...

It started in the 1960s, when two couples told a harrowing story about being chased by a large flying creature on a rural road. It grew from there — and now 20,000 people come to celebrate Mothman.

As the crisp autumn air begins showing up, Southeastern Massachusetts is gearing up for a week packed with history, community fun, family-friendly thrills, and artistic expression. Whether you’re ...