Age is just a number, or is it? A new study by UTEP researchers shows that adult moths are more vulnerable to attack than ...

Sphinx moth caterpillars wield an eruptive defense. Published:8/29/2024 8/29/2024 • By Jeff Mitton. Sphinx months have an array of identifiers, one being an unusual defense mechanism. Cindy Burkhardt ...

Cindy Burkhardt had been watching a sphinx moth caterpillar in her garden for several days, but then it disappeared. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 86°F. Tuesday, July 1st 2025 ...

The larval stage of the tussock moth, according to the Florida Museum of Natural History.There are three species of tussock moth caterpillars found in Florida. The fir tussock moth (Orgyia detrita ...

These little critters are fuzzy, colorful and all over Florida – but don't touch the caterpillars or you'll be in for a bad time. It's practically raining tussock moth caterpillars all over ...

Some sphinx moths are diurnal, which means they fly during the day. Most fly at night, and a great time to look for them is during the evening after the sun sets but before it's completely dark.

Tussock moth caterpillars are native to Florida and the southeastern United States and feed on oak trees, among many others. Every year they hatch around the same time trees are getting new leaves ...

Sphinx moths have a number of traits usually described with superlatives. They are strong and fast fliers — top speed is 30 mph, and males have been documented to fly over 2 miles to find a mate.

The University of Florida campus is experiencing a large influx of tussock moth caterpillars. While not poisonous, the caterpillars' hairs can cause skin irritation for some people.