Sneaky chemistry by a real-life “Last of Us” Cordyceps fungus mind controls its zombie insect victims by convincing them they’re starving.

Have you see all the butterflies in our landscapes recently? Butterflies in the local area seem to be extremely plentiful ...

Papilio is a picture book told in three parts about three stages of a butterfly's life (there are really four stages but egg ...

Not all bugs are bad. In fact, some can benefit your garden. So don't be so quick to try to get rid of every insect you see ...

A bioblitz at Coton Orchard recorded 13 species of butterfly and nationally scarce moths. The old orchard - which is under ...

The sudden rise in moth sightings across various parts of the metro has caught the attention of Filipinos, with many taking to social media to share photos and stories of the unusual insect presence ...

Email questions to [email protected]. Attach photos for inquiries about plant pests or diseases. Please call 415-473-4910 to see when a master gardener will be at the office or drop off samples ...

What you plant — and what you avoid — in the backyard can make a difference to your local butterfly population.

While I thought it was super cool, I did not grasp the significance of the butterfly’s appearance. I instantly sent photos to the chat group and within minutes Gabrielle Marsden replied, in all caps, ...

By Andrew Moore The zebra swallowtail butterfly is stunning, with long, sword-like tails, black-and-white stripes, and a bold red stripe on its underwing to warn would-be predators: Do not eat me ...

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