Just in time to celebrate National Pollinator Week, a striking looking Polyphemus moth landed on Liz Costales’ porch in Glenwood. Because this moth has such colorful eyespots on her wings, the beauty ...

It is August, and these are indeed the “dog days of summer.” Yes, the days may be sultry, the heat oppressive, and the garden somewhat lackluster, but should one venture out in the more temperate ...

If you ever get lucky enough to find a Polyphemus moth, it will take your breath away. The false eye spots on the wings are one of the most striking characteristics about these captivating moths, ...

Avid nature watcher David John spotted a neat caterpillar in his wife’s garden early in October, then caught the adult form as it emerged days later. The fantastic green ribbed caterpillar with a tan ...

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In the Garden by Justin L'Amie Part of the Dismal Nitch Polyphemus Moth Exhibition at PDX Contemporary Art (Courtesy of Justin L’Amie) Dismal Nitch Polyphemus Moth is L’Amie’s eighth solo exhibition ...

Moths are those “mysterious butterflies" that fly around at night, fluttering at our porch lights or around our windowsills. Midsummer is a great time for spotting these beauties in the northern ...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The iconic eyespots that some moths and butterflies use to ward off predators likely evolved in distinct ways, providing insights into how these insects became so diverse. A new ...

An uncommon bug nearly the size of a bird is being spotted in central Pennsylvania. A couple months ago, WGAL spoke to Chandra Palmerino about her encounter with the giant insect."It looked like a ...