As they cling to leaf tips, newborn warty birch caterpillars produce vibrations that can ward off invaders approaching their ...

Colorful caterpillars in your garden may look cute and fuzzy, but you might should steer clear. Some of the most striking ...

Be on the lookout for a bug that resembles Cousin Itt. It may seem harmless but it can do real damage if you’re bitten.

The scent of blooming flowers and fresh plant life is not just a perk of springtime; it is a key driver in the survival and evolution of butterflies and moths. New research reveals how the daily ...

Some creatures defend territories extending over several kilometers, but when Jayne Yack (Carleton University, Canada) ...

The chick has long downy feathers that resemble irritant hairs in some caterpillar species native to the area.

If you spot a caterpillar in your garden, it's likely at the larval stage of becoming a moth or butterfly. Despite their intriguing colours, they are known for their huge appetites for plants ...

Native to woodlands in southern Africa, it is in fact a caterpillar that’s widely eaten in rural areas; and being high in protein and low in fat, it is being pitched as a superfood to overseas ...

Reportedly, not just the biggest moth but it is also one of the biggest insects. Its wings can stretch up to 25 to 30 centimetres, whereas its surface area size is 157 square centimetres. The moth is ...

Extensive testing ensured the wasps do not harm native insects or animals. Image / Institute of Agriculture “The wasp will seek out hibernating codling moth caterpillars and lays eggs in the cocoons.