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 ...

This is the time of year when large moths are sometimes found at ground level in the early morning. For the most part, these moths have already laid eggs and are near the end of their lives. These ...

June means warm nights, summer solstice, fireflies … and the seldom-seen giant silk moths. Giant silk moths are members of the family Saturniidae and include some of the most spectacular native large ...

Just in time to celebrate National Pollinator Week, a striking looking Polyphemus moth landed on Liz Costales’ porch in Glenwood. Because this moth has such colorful eyespots on her wings, the beauty ...

In this episode, we visit the U of I Plant Conservatory, and discuss Polyphemus moth cocoons found during tree trimming, the benefits of removing undesirable plants like mulberry and honeysuckle, and ...

Appearance: Tan, beige or chestnut brown. Wing span of 4-6 inches. Two bold, owl-like fake eyes on its hind wings. Thick feathery antennae, especially on the males. Distribution: Widely distributed ...

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 ...