A mention of silk moths may conjure up images of China where, for millennia, fibers teased from cocoons of domesticated silk moths (Bombyx mori) have been used to manufacture silk, and the producers, ...

This is the caterpillar of an Io moth, a species of silk moth that so intrigues entomologist Andrei Sourakov that he’s endured a number of the larva’s bee-like stings while studying various specimens.

A large, cryptic moth sits motionless on a tree trunk, its apprehension increasing as a bird approaches. With an ample meal in its sights the bird prepares to strike. But the moth snaps its forewings ...

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Spotted a fuzzy-looking caterpillar lately? A Kansas insect expert says you might want to leave it alone as it could be packing a painful surprise. 27 News spoke with Kansas State ...

A strikingly green caterpillar about as long as my little finger was attached to a sprig of oak leaves in our yard. Knowing the caterpillar with spikes on its back was the larvae of an Io silkworm ...

Question: Last week while pruning spent blooms from our six crape myrtles, I was stung by a bright green caterpillar with a red-and-white stripe down the side. I noticed about a half-dozen on one ...

For the first time in United States history, individuals and organizations across the nation will come together to celebrate moths and biodiversity during National Moth Week July 23-29. There are more ...

Earth is home to over 20,000 caterpillar species, found in every corner of the globe except Antarctica. While most are harmless, some species are just as dangerous as venomous snakes. Their defenses ...

Although not as popular as butterflies, many moth species feature wing colors and patterns that rival, and in some cases surpass, that of their diurnal cousins. Anyone interested in learning more ...