RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has confirmed the detection of a new invasive insect in the Commonwealth: the box tree moth. Inspectors ...

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As spring inches closer, so does a small caterpillar that has the potential to wreak havoc on local ecosystems—the European spongy moth, which was introduced to Massachusetts ...

The arogos skipper is an endangered butterfly that was once common throughout much of the United States but has since been reduced to a few small populations. Researchers are studying a population in ...

The monarch butterfly is iconic in North America — but in Montana, it is a rare sight. That’s why when landscaper Kathy Ross ...

It is caterpillar season and if you love butterflies and are encouraging them in your yard this is an exciting time.

When you wander through lush green gardens or dense forests, you might spot some caterpillars cheerfully munching away on plants that are notorious for their toxicity. This intriguing behavior raises ...

The transformation from a caterpillar to a moth is an amazing process. Although the changes that occur within a cocoon are not visible to the human eye, they are intriguing. The luna moth is one such ...

Caterpillars look cute, like little fuzzy toys. But an up-close look at their “fur” will reveal that many species have spines at the tips of their hairs. When an animal brushes against the caterpillar ...

Note: this is a rerun of an article originally printed in the Contra Costa Times. Q. I found some small green caterpillars crawling on my broccoli. They are chewing holes in the leaves. Where did they ...

Diagnosis to a problem is always key. When we feel out of sorts, it is helpful to check in with the doctor and find out if we should be worried. Likewise, when rose blooms or leaves look different, ...