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

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 ...

Woolly bear caterpillars (known as woolly worms) are said to predict the winter weather, but are they accurate?

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

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

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

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

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

Long before humans reached orbit, insects had already shown they could handle the hurdles of spaceflight. Light, highly adaptable and nutritionally rich, these resilient animals present an attractive ...

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 pollinators and other wildlife, with nectar, pollen, seeds and fruit. But have ...