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 ...

This dancing caterpillar might seem harmless, but it's actually one of the the most venomous insects in the world.

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

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

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

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

Caterpillars feed birds, which provide pest-control services in our gardens by feeding thousands of insects each to their young every year. Caterpillars are also a crucial food source for reptiles and ...

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

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

Want to know how bad this winter might be? You could look at the latest forecast. Or you could turn to the woolly bear ...