When cocoon spotting, be prepared to search for a bit to find their hidden, silken lairs wrapped in fallen leaves, attached ...

Discover the imperial moth, one of North America’s largest and most striking silk moths. Learn about its range, life cycle, ...

The layer of fallen leaves provides winter shelter and insulation for many creatures, including insects, spiders, toads, ...

Comet moths lead tragically short lives, but leave behind an incredible legacy until it's time for them to die off.

Predators in the forest understory are learning a strange new lesson: sometimes that ominous hiss in the leaf litter is not a ...

A "treasure" of Northern Ireland's countryside has had a bumper year, thanks to warm weather and conservation efforts. The Marsh Fritillary butterfly used to be widespread across the UK and Ireland ...

Late fall and early winter are the best times of year to spot giant silk moth cocoons in New England.

Honeybees stay active during winter. They form a protective ball around the queen bee. Honey provides the necessary calories needed to keep them warm ...

Natural materials already in your yard can become cozy winter shelters that support pollinators and small birds through some ...

That thought had just entered my mind when I crossed paths with one of Mother Nature’s storied winter weather forecasters, a ...

I spotted this creature at Killygarvan graveyard, Rathmullan, Co Donegal in July – a toad – but it doesn’t match the pictures ...