A cecropia moth is hard to miss in the garden. Learn facts about one of the largest and most beautiful moths in America.

One of the goliaths of the insect world, the atlas moth is a gentle giant – but behind every oversized moth is a very hungry caterpillar. The atlas moth is among the biggest insects on the planet, ...

Native American tribes in the American southwest dry the cocoons of these caterpillars and use them as ankle rattles for traditional dances. Get a closer view of the image Get a closer view of the ...

There’s the Atlas moth, of course, but... oh damn, what’s that in the distance? Is it a small bird? A delightfully fluffy little alien? Nope – it’s the giant wood moth (Endoxyla cinereus ...