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

A tiny but stunning butterfly with iridescent green wings that glow like emeralds, camouflaging effortlessly into leaves and bushes. Named after a gemstone, this butterfly boasts striking green and ...

Moths, often overlooked, boast brilliant colours rivaling butterflies, showcasing shades of pink, gold, blue, and purple.

Hidden between the rolling hills of south-central Indiana lies a verdant paradise that somehow remains the state’s best-kept secret. Morgan-Monroe State Forest sprawls across 24,515 acres of pristine ...

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

Like a football player running interference, a Mexican free-tailed bat (Tadarida brasiliensis) can block a competitor's ability to get a meal, a new study says for the first time. Scientists observed ...

Poisonous caterpillars: 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, ...

Bedbugs are small, reddish-brown insects that feed on the blood of people and animals. They don't have wings and are about the size of an apple seed. Their bodies are flat and oval-shaped. Young ...