When you think about moths, chances are that you picture drab night-flying creatures – dull white, tan, gray, or brown – that aren’t very noticeable whether it’s day or night. But not all moths fit ...

The Rosy Maple Moth has a stunning pink-and-yellow coloring that makes it look fairytale-like. With a wingspan of only 1.2 to 1.7 inches, it is one of the smallest silk moths. In its caterpillar stage ...

The orange-striped oakworm is a caterpillar that feeds on the leaves of oak trees in late summer and early autumn. Photo provided I was having lunch at the Waffle Shop on North Atherton Street and ...

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