Summer and fall are prime seasons for caterpillars, and they become more obvious because of their increasing numbers. Some of these are ferocious looking, but are harmless if handled. However, there ...

Understanding the phases When moths or butterflies are in the egg, pupa and adult stages, they pose no direct threat to plants. But the larval stage is another matter. We call moths and butterflies in ...

Caterpillars are the larval stage of butterflies and moths. Most feed on plant material and are known for their voracious appetites. On the whole, they are perfectly harmless to humans, although they ...

Caterpillars of various types are common pests in vegetable gardens, flower beds, trees, shrubs and even lawns all through summer. I’ve been getting an unusually large number of questions about ...