Butterflies and moths aren’t as easy to tell apart as you might think. We asked an expert entomologist to tell us what they ...

Next spring, they will emerge as adult moths to start another generation, and I will keep leaving milkweed to grow in the ...

In a quiet summer garden, a caterpillar perches on a branch, munching serenely on leaves. A moment later, it freezes. It ...

Tomato hornworms are the most impressive insect pests that occur on tomato plants. There are two very closely related species of hornworms that attack tomato plants: the tomato hornworm and the ...

Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths and are a major group of herbivores. Many plants produce chemical compounds to deter caterpillars, which humans have adapted for use in medicine, ...

Well before I start collecting coats, keys or shoes, my dog always knows when we’re about to leave. By picking up on subtle ...

The oldest museum of its kind in the nation, it has inspired generations of science enthusiasts. Drexel must find a way to ...

This line of research into how insects hear sounds using specialized, microscopic hairs could inspire a new generation of acoustic tools.

Iris needs time to resettle before winter blows in and moved too late it might not survive. So why am I doing it? Having hundreds, I can afford to lose a few, and frankly they just need to move! Iris ...