They’ve been crawling all over the place — a banner year, it seems. About an inch and a half long, these black caterpillars sport honey-brown and blond bristles, with tufts of black bristles fore and ...

Having an interest in butterflies and moths keeps me searching for caterpillars from summer till fall, and for the cocoons of moths throughout the winter. Caterpillars can be quite difficult to find ...

It was early October; leaf color was proceeding as normal with plenty of yellow in glowing aspens. Many other trees were also in this transition, and my backyard walk was in a pleasant mild ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. Late fall and early winter are the best times of year to spot giant silk moth cocoons in New England. Perhaps you’ve seen these creatures in the summer ...

Question: I want to know about those orange and black caterpillars that come out this time of year crossing the roads? What kind of butterflies do they turn into, etc.? Answer: The orange and black ...