Tomato hornworms, Manduca quinquemaculata, are large green caterpillars that devour tomato plants along with other nightshades including peppers, potatoes, and eggplant. They can also be a little ...

It overwinters as a large green caterpillar. This has me mystified. On an extremely wet, sunless section of footpath with poor drainage, I came across this almost seaweed-type growth! Very moist ...

Early fall brings an amazing insect to our flower gardens across the United States. It is the White-lined Sphinx Moth (Hyles lineata), also called the Hawk Moth or Hummingbird Moth. No matter what ...

The green caterpillars of Hebomoia glaucippe masquerade as vine snakes ... Pretending to be a snake is a big feat for a small caterpillar trying not to be noticed. But if provoked, this species will ...