We enjoy observing the fluttering of butterflies and moths in our pollinator gardens, but do we recognize their differences, or do we assume all are butterflies? We appreciate these native insects ...

We were looking for a rare butterfly. We had hiked into one of Whitewater area's many valleys, where we had spotted the endangered Karner blue butterfly on a handful of previous trips. As usual, we ...

One of nicest experiences for gardeners is the observation of butterflies and moths in the garden. Years of natural gardening reward us with a wonderful array of plants that attract them until frost.

At first glance, the wings of this moth may seem unimpressive, but a closer look reveals an impressive mimic, from the perfect leaf shape and tiny veins right down to the broken edges. The orange ...

Caterpillars and butterflies have been a part of classrooms since the very beginning of a child’s schooling. At an early age, almost every kid knows that a caterpillar will eat leaves, cocoon itself, ...

Moths and butterflies are similar. Take this quiz to see if you can tell them apart. 1. A. Moths are nocturnal and active at night. Butterflies are awake during the daytime. 2. A. Moths wings rest ...