Florida is home to three species of tussock moth caterpillars, all of which can cause irritation through direct contact ...

Buck moth caterpillars (Hemileuca maia) are commonly seen on and around oaks in southeast Louisiana in spring. It is important to be aware of this because buck moth caterpillars can deliver painful ...

Butterflies might get all the credit for being the pretty ones, but moths can definitely share the spotlight. Some of these creatures have wings that shimmer, colors that rival gemstones, and patterns ...

It might sound like a gardener's worst nightmare – but 'very hungry caterpillars' should be left to feast on plants this spring, conservationists say. Experts are warning that moths, which ...

A new study from Kiel University shows how the massive exchange of mobile genetic elements between fungi can impair their effectiveness against insects and ticks. Microbial fungi, such as the genus ...