With all the rain, fog and clouds that we saw during the second half of May, we might have forgotten those days that were clear. But sunshine did happen often during this greening month and warm days ...

This is the time of year when large moths are sometimes found at ground level in the early morning. For the most part, these moths have already laid eggs and are near the end of their lives. These ...

The world of moths is vast and underappreciated. Many people notice these creatures of the night only as fluttering brown wraiths clouding around the porch light. Yet these seemingly bland insects are ...

Along with the warming days of summer comes a variety of butterflies and moths. Both are more diverse than expected. Butterflies and moths belong to the order called Lepidoptera. This term refers to ...

The Luna moth is one of the most recognizable moths in the world. When the moth emerges from its cocoon, it bursts forth with fuzzy white legs and folded wings. At first glance, the moth appears much ...

Luna moths sightings are rare. The moths themselves are not so much rare as secluded, secretive and short-lived, for these are deep-woods dwelling, night-flying, short-lived moths. In New England, ...

Some big moths flying around your porch light can be a wonderful surprise this time of year. It’s hard to believe your eyes when you see these beauties flitting around with their huge wingspans—5 ...

A few weeks ago, I discovered a large, bright green caterpillar in the yard. It was the size of my thumb with small dark spots and several hairy spines on its back. The caterpillar was inching through ...

The theory that the Luna moth can avoid being eaten by bats by using its tail in a distracting manner was first formulated 112 years-ago. However, it is only now that scientists have been able to ...

While not as charismatic or well-studied as butterflies, moths are still important components of the ecosystem. Moth conjures different images to different people. A homeowner may think of the ugly, ...