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 ...

Hummingbirds are famous for their speed and quick wings, but did you know about their clear tongues? Read here to learn more.

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 ...

These masked mammals are doing more good in backyards across North America than most people ever stop to notice. Before ...

She is a Master Gardener and co-editor of the Gardening Etc. column, part of the University of Arizona's Coconino County ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...