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.

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

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

If you’re like most well-intentioned gardeners, you might give a lot of thought to planting the “right” plants to nourish ...

Have you ever heard of the unique cabbage tree emperor moth? Learn all about the caterpillar stage of this moth's lifespan.

Caterpillars feed birds, which provide pest-control services in our gardens by feeding thousands of insects each to their ...

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

If you’re like most well-intentioned gardeners, you might give a lot of thought to planting the “right” plants to nourish ...

Insects vary in the life stage that survives the winter. It may be as an adult, caterpillar/nymph, cocoon or as eggs. This ...

If you’re like most well-intentioned gardeners, you might give a lot of thought to planting the “right” plants to nourish ...

If you're like most well-intentioned gardeners, you might give a lot of thought to planting the "right" plants to nourish ...