These caterpillars carry a toxic chemical cocktail and Inquisition-like delivery implements—and their geographic range is ...

After causing mayhem on the East Coast, the spongy creature has infiltrated parts of Northern and Southern California.

Keystone plants and trees like the Coast Live Oak and California lilac are key players in the health of your garden.

A hummingbird moth can easily be mistaken for a hummingbird because it looks and acts similar. Learn what makes these sphinx ...

The larvae of moths, caterpillars, also play a vital role in ecosystems. For example, the larvae of Mallee moths (Oecophoridae) feed on dry leaves in the leaf litter, making them essential for the ...

Ann Arbor community members gathered Wednesday evening at the Ann Arbor Downtown District Library to hear Barrett Klein ...

Invasive plants (i.e. weeds) have been on the upswing lately as a threat to take over desirable plants, out-compete farm crops, and disturb the fragile health of ecosystems.

As night falls over Australia's forests, grasslands and backyards, the hidden world of nocturnal insects stirs to life. In many ecosystems, overall ...

As night falls over Australia’s forests, grasslands and backyards, the hidden world of nocturnal insects stirs to life. In many ecosystems, overall insect activity actually peaks at night ...

The deadly caterpillars – within the South American genus called Lonomia – have a snakelike venom that interferes with blood ...