Predators are far more likely to attack adult moths than caterpillars, highlighting the protective power of metamorphosis.

It’s that time of year again: fir tussock moth season. If you’re in Florida and have ventured outside lately anywhere with oak trees, you may have encountered a unique caterpillar — or ...

Io Moth caterpillar moving down some tree bark. Shot with GH2 and 100mm Canon Macro lens. Royalty-free licenses let you pay once to use copyrighted images and video clips in personal and commercial ...

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Southern flannel moth caterpillars are most common in the summer and fall. According to the North Carolina State Extension, the moths spawn two generations a year, with peaks of abundance of ...

Fir tussock moth caterpillars are identifiable by their red heads, two black “hair pencils" that look like antennae, a dorsal hair pencil, four prominent yellow or white tufts on their backs, and ...

Meet Costa Rica’s IO Moth Caterpillar, also known as the Dragon Flame Caterpillar here at Brave Wilderness—a tiny creature with a sting so powerful, it left Coyote’s arm in instant agony ...

Buck moth caterpillar Buck moth caterpillars are native to the eastern U.S. and are categorized by their network of branched spines and white speckles across their body. The branched spines on ...

The adult moths lay eggs on the undersides leaves. It is difficult to see these round pale green eggs. The eggs take about 5 days to hatch and become caterpillars. The caterpillars will eat and grow, ...

Spongy moths are among America's most destructive tree pests, having caused millions of dollars in damage to eastern forests. The moths are now threatening Minnesota. If present in large numbers, ...