Eggs hatch in late spring. Caterpillars eat leaves through midsummer. Caterpillars pupate and transform into moths in late July and August. Moths live only a few days to mate, lay eggs and then die.

Moths, the lesser-known relatives of butterflies, represent one of the largest animal groups in Ohio. Butterflies, which fly during the day and are easily seen, are much better known than their ...

A hidden army reaches a crescendo about this time of year. Its tubular soldiers are largely out of sight and mind, but wage battle with vegetation on an epic scale. Mostly emerging under cover of ...

The Luna moth is one of the most recognizable moths in the world. When the moth emerges from its cocoon, it bursts forth with fuzzy white legs and folded wings. At first glance, the moth appears much ...

When you imagine an invasive species, you might picture termites, ants, or spiders — not a cute, small moth. However, the light brown apple moth can cause severe damage to agriculture and disrupt ...

As daylight hours lengthen and temperatures begin to warm, you might notice something fluttering in the tops of the still-bare trees around Maine. It’s the silvery, silky nests of the brown tail moth ...