Butterflies might get all the credit for being the pretty ones, but moths can definitely share the spotlight. Some of these creatures have wings that shimmer, colors that rival gemstones, and patterns ...

So, you've spotted some unfamiliar eggs in your garden. What next? Here are some tips for identifying common animal eggs and what to do when you find them.

Want to attract pollinating creatures to your garden? Consider these colorful ground cover options that will invite ...

ONE morning in 1901 (actual date not recorded) I found a Humming-bird Hawk (Macroglossa stellatarum) on a window in my house. I opened the window and tossed it out, thinking it would fly away, but it ...

Ben Hoare discovers the extraordinary birds that defy nature’s norms – from hibernation to one that behaves like a cow.

Instead of removing plant-munching caterpillars, gardeners asked to take relaxed attitude to support the moths many of them grow into As spring unfolds and plants come to life, gardeners often fight a ...

Raccoons have a reputation problem. Knock over one trash can, steal a few ears of corn, and suddenly they’re public enemy number one. But written off too quickly, these masked mammals are doing more ...

However, this week I am homebound, reflecting on the meaning of St. Patrick's Day and the shamrock, the emblem of the day and all things Irish. Although the day has largely become secular in the ...

A study suggests that the integration of geomagnetic and visual cues help some of the world’s most invasive moth species orient themselves during their seasonal migration.

No bigger than a human thumb, the volcano hummingbird exists only in the Talamancas. No bigger than a human thumb, the volcano hummingbird exists only in the Talamanca Mountains. But their appetite is ...

Should you ever find yourself playing a trivia game on the topic of moths and butterflies, here are a few facts that might help. Collectively called Lepidoptera, moths and butterflies account for ...

Moths are a group of insects in the Lepidoptera order and are often viewed as the plainer relatives of the more glamorous butterfly. However, moths are important animals in their own right. They play ...