When one species is genetically similar to another species, their populations can often be mistaken for one and the same. This is exactly what has happened with Papilio solstitius, a tiger swallowtail ...

Insects that eat leaves create different kinds of damage. While you will not always see the bug that's doing the eating, you will almost certainly notice the destruction. Here's how to identify the ...

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 ...

Gypsy moth caterpillars have been known to eat 500 different species of plants and trees, but they have some favorites like oak, birch and aspen. Oaks can be especially hit hard, and often perish if ...

Key Points Fungal diseases may lead to holes, usually after an initial discoloration of leaf tissue.Spider mites, aphids, and ...

Every beautiful butterfly was once a caterpillar, and caterpillars have to eat. This may surprise you, but the average ...