In North America, five families of moths have caterpillars that can deliver painful stings. Find out which ones in this article.

Keeping clothes moths out of your closet in the first place will save you a lot of trouble, since they can be difficult to ...

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that the state's recently high spongy moth population has ...

It's a common childhood experience; spotting a caterpillar and wondering what majestic moth or butterfly it will become. Yet, beneath their often bright or fuzzy exteriors, some species carry a ...

Moths are anything but ordinary. Around the world, these insects have evolved colors, shapes, and behaviors that make them look unreal.

When they pierce the skin of their targets, including humans, their saliva can produce an itchy irritation. That same saliva can also deliver bacterial and viral infections, such as West Nile and Zika ...

Moths are masters of disguise. They perfectly mimic twigs, leaves, and even dangerous creatures like hornets and spiders.

Meghan Holmes is a writer and documentarian specializing in scientific topics such as the environment, invasive species, sustainability, and food issues. She holds a master's in Southern Studies from ...