Be on the lookout for a bug that resembles Cousin Itt. It may seem harmless but it can do real damage if you’re bitten.

Eric LoPresti, an assistant professor of ecology at the University of South Carolina, used the words “fuzzy” and “adorable” ...

Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources wants forest owners to help fight spongy moths — formerly known as gypsy moths. Spongy moths pose a serious threat to oaks, as ...

Two decidedly winter events are happening in my area of southern Minnesota this weekend. First up, the Faribault Flannel Formal from 5-10 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at the Craft Beverage Curve in ...

Know your elephant hawk moth from your painted lady butterfly. Discover more about the world of butterflies, moths and their caterpillars, and what you can do to give them a helping hand. Who's ...

While some caterpillars are harmless and can be handled freely, others are dangerous to touch altogether. Because they produce and inject their toxins into their victims, they are considered venomous ...

The Spongy Moth previously known as the European Gypsy Moth is a pest unlike any other. They are an invasive species known for destroying several types of trees, damaging homes, and more. The ravenous ...

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THE deadly processionary pine caterpillar is arriving early this year thanks to climate change, experts have warned. The prickly fiends, whose hairs prove toxic to dogs and pets, have been ...