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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 ...

Most people think of moths as small insects fluttering across porch lights, but some species greatly challenge that image.

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 ...

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 ...

Early Friday evening my homeless pal the Green Guy (who is a friend to all living things) did what he could to save a beautiful polyphemus moth (Antheraea polyphemus) that was caught in traffic. This ...