A hummingbird chick in Panama mimics a poisonous caterpillar to avoid predators—a rare case of bird-to-insect mimicry. When ...

The moth, referred to as the “puss caterpillar” in its larval stage, is scheduled to arrive in North Carolina in April, LoPresti said. Here’s what to know about the furry insects. The name “puss ...

The animal world is always full of surprises. Even a long-studied species can hold a few secrets hidden between their fur or ...

And this type of ecological dynamic is likely not restricted to just aspen and silk moth caterpillars. Over 100 different ...

The caterpillars of these butterflies develop special glands that secrete a nectar-like substance to attract ants. The ants ...

From moths eating their own mothers to carnivorous caterpillars on the rampage, the world of insects isn't always as it seems. Some species of moth have developed dark and unusual habits in the fight ...

Pine caterpillars feed on the needles of pine trees. In large numbers, they can severely weaken the trees, making them more ...

Some of these caterpillars also shake their heads when they feel threatened ... But here, we have a bird potentially ...

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