The natural world is home to countless fascinating insects, but few are as striking as the Cecropia moth. With its plush, velvety body, bold patterns, and impressive wingspan, this giant silk moth ...

MICHIGAN (WNEM) - Spongy moth populations are declining. According to the Michigan Invasive Species Program, the populations will continue their downward trend in many locations in 2024. The outbreak ...

The absence of researchers at an outdoor site during the coronavirus pandemic may have resulted in an unexpected infestation. In 2021, when a research team at the University of Wisconsin–Madison ...

A spongy moth infestation can leave affected trees vulnerable to drought and diseases, Macomb County's extension office said.

While Chicagoans were alarmed to learn the spotted lanternfly had been found in Illinois last year, experts say spring is the time to take action against that insect — as well as another damaging ...

The caterpillars that defoliated many of Vermont's trees last year will be hatching soon, so now is the time to take action to protect your trees. The spongy moth caterpillar, as it is now known after ...