Around this time last year, my wife noticed some black spots on the parsley and dill growing in our garden at home. I didn’t ...

This new caterpillar species from Oʻahu hunts insects and decorates itself with their body parts. Yes, it’s real—and it’s ...

The number of common blue butterflies counted in 2024 was 69% lower than in 2023, with numbers down in England, Scotland and ...

Normally seen alone or in pairs, this tiny orange and brown butterfly thrives during warm, dry summers but is in long-term ...

As I crisscross the county this summer to share environmental experiences with students, I can’t help but notice all of the ...

Not all bugs are bad. In fact, some can benefit your garden. So don't be so quick to try to get rid of every insect you see ...

In the last few weeks, a peculiar plant has begun to draw attention as it reaches full bloom across central Illinois.

Also known as moss phlox, creeping phlox (Phlox subulata) is a perennial plant that spreads along the ground in a dense mat.

Fireflies need moisture, food, shelter and darkness to thrive. Here are a few things to do in your yard to help fireflies, ...

In Vermont, researchers have investigated the types of creepy, crawly bugs that their avian predators consume and may have ...

Butterflies (Papilionoidea) come in a remarkable variety of colors and patterns, from the orange majesty of the monarch to the lustrous red and blue of the peacock butterfly, but all butterflies ...

Don’t confuse them with the similarly-named, unrelated, larger and clear-winged lacewings, which are beneficial predators.