A central Iowa entomologist says there may actually be some science behind the folklore about how the thickness of a wooly bear caterpillar's stripes can help predict the severity of the winter ahead.

Beware the Lonomia obliqua, South America's deadliest caterpillar. This creature, often called the assassin caterpillar, ...

Believe it or not, but not every caterpillar out there is a great option for a tiny pet– some are simply venomous enough that ...

We can all blame The Very Hungry Caterpillar for the notion that every caterpillar is cute and friendly. This could not be ...

As winter approaches in Wisconsin, many residents find themselves pondering the severity of the season ahead. Interestingly, a common belief suggests that the woolly bear caterpillar might hold the ...

Well-intentioned gardeners often focus on the right plants to feed pollinators, but they might be overlooking the importance ...

Christopher C. Grinter has spent much of his life surrounded by insects, though not in the way most people imagine. As Senior ...

NBAIR maintains live insect cultures for pest control and a research repository containing over 300,000 insect specimens.

THE MONARCH IS BACK! Butterfly enthusiasts are on the lookout for monarch butterflies now through March, but need your help.

Discover how insects and other small creatures rely on leaf litter to survive the winter and how this supports local ecology.

Neem trees, also known as margosa trees, have been used for centuries for their countless benefits. The seeds of this tree ...

One common first aid item can easily kill any insect that has made your garden plants or houseplants their home - and it ...