Spiders are found all around the world, except in Antarctica. There are over 50,000 species that belong to 136 families.

The Luna moth represents rebirth, transformation, and hope. Known by the scientific name Actias luna, this nocturnal insect ...

The moth larva decorates its drag-along dwelling ... on newly dead or weakened insects they find, even gnawing through silk for a meal. After chowing down, the bone collectors check out what ...

Nature’s natural colors can be breathtaking. Tropical birds are famous for their brightly colored feathers, and many fish ...

Males, equipped with large, feathery antennae, can detect female pheromones from several ... In Taiwan, the Hakka people traditionally collected Atlas moth cocoons to make silk, known as “fagara,” ...

Males, equipped with large, feathery antennae, can detect female pheromones from several ... In Taiwan, the Hakka people traditionally collected Atlas moth cocoons to make silk, known as “fagara,” ...

Many creatures make cocoons out of silk to protect themselves against predators and disease, including myriad moth and spider species from around the world. But silk has historically been sourced from ...

“In 1869, he brought the spongy moth in from England, wanting to crossbreed it with silk moths here in the United States. He was raising the spongy moths in his oak trees in his backyard and ...

“In 1869, he brought the spongy moth in from England, wanting to crossbreed it with silk moths here in the United States. He was raising the spongy moths in his oak trees in his backyard and they got ...