Butterflies, contrary to their delicate appearance, frequently expel liquid waste, a process crucial for their survival. This ...

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.

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

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

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

This extremely chunky Tuxedo cat strutting around in a Santa hat to Mariah Carey is the official start of the holiday season.

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 ...

The driver relayed that another person saw the cat drop, remarking, "He's like, 'That is the craziest thing I've ever seen.'" ...

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

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

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 ...