While they might look like a forbidden sweet treat at first glance, the City of Toronto is warning that these cocoons — which somewhat resemble Medjool dates — are not for eating but for admiring, as ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Feb. 20—It was early October; leaf color was proceeding as normal with plenty of yellow in glowing aspens. Many other trees were ...

It’s a long time from late January to late May. The days are getting longer and we might see some different behavior with birds and squirrels at the feeders. Canine breeding season is beginning to ...

Having an interest in butterflies and moths keeps me searching for caterpillars from summer till fall, and for the cocoons of moths throughout the winter. Caterpillars can be quite difficult to find ...

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A thunderstorm loomed in the distance, soaking rains just minutes away. On a young red maple tree, a newly enclosed cecropia moth slowly pumped its wings. Freshly emerged from its cocoon, it has one ...

PLYMOUTH – They were there for months, strung from doorways, suspended from ceilings, literally hanging out at school. Most of that time there wasn’t much happening, but inside the twisted rolls of ...

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 ...

To some people the night world is mysterious and terrifying. To others it’s a fascinating place to explore the varied life forms that await the rise of the moon before taking center stage from the sun ...

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 ...

Butterflies get all the love, but the cecropia moth (Hyalophora cecropia) is well worth some admiration, too. While the sight of a monarch or a painted lady can set human hearts aflutter, moths are ...