It’s the time of year to keep your eyes peeled for browntail moth webs, as they’re more active as the weather warms.

According to the MSU Extension Office, the first sign of a box tree moth infestation is yellowing. If the plant appears damaged, it should be checked for caterpillars “which are lime green with black ...

Okay, so not everybody enjoys sharing their yard with tenants of a creepy-crawly nature. They don't communicate like dogs ...

The authors' demonstration that impaired olfactory perception reduces caterpillar performance and increases susceptibility to parasitism is solid. These findings highlight the ecological significance ...

Eric LoPresti, an assistant professor of ecology at the University of South Carolina, used the words “fuzzy” and “adorable” to describe the southern flannel moth, a common springtime insect in North ...

Photos of some of the most common furry caterpillars you'll find in your garden, plus which ones are likely to become pests, ...

“Ovicula” means “tiny sheep,” which is a nod to the desert bighorn sheep that live in the park, as well as the thick, white, fuzzy “wool” covering the plant’s leaves. The second part ...