Protect caterpillars as UK’s moth population plummets, urge charities

Instead of removing plant-munching caterpillars, gardeners asked to take relaxed attitude to support the moths many of them grow into ...
Post-Bulletin

Do you have green cloverworm moths?

I have received several questions concerning black moths in yards and gardens. Our local Extension educator Nathan Winter got in touch with Jeffrey Hahn, Extension specialist, and here is the article ...

Let caterpillars eat your plants, gardeners told

Conservationists and horticulturalists are urging gardeners to let caterpillars feast this spring. The Royal Horticultural ...
The Baltimore Sun

Garden Q&A: What is a luna moth and how can I attract more?

Q: I found a huge green moth on my front door! What is it, and do they visit flowers so I can attract more? A: This beauty is one of my favorite insects — a luna moth, a native species and one of our ...
The Wildlife Trusts

Let caterpillars feast this spring say RHS and The Wildlife Trusts as they launch gardens campaign in support of moths

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and The Wildlife Trusts are urging people to support moths this year as they celebrate ...
WMUR

Grow it Green: Spongy moths

HEADING INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. LET’S HEAD TO GROW GREEN. WELCOME TO TODAY’S GROWING GREEN. WE’RE AT THE NEW HAMPSHIRE AUDUBON MASSABESIC CENTER. I’M JOINED BY RACHEL MCKINNEY FROM UNH COOPERATIVE ...
Wicked Local

Opinion/Green Sense: National Moth Week

About ten years ago, “National Moth Week” was created with a goal of “Exploring the seldom seen nightlife, and celebrating biodiversity.” It all started simply with Dr. David Moskowitz and Liti ...
The Bulletin

Exploring the Last Green Valley: The elusive hummingbird moth

We have an old honeysuckle bush in our front yard twisting up a pipe 10 feet into the air. Planted by the previous owners, the orange-red flowers spreading out five feet around attract hummingbirds to ...