Despite persistent myths dating to 1948, these fuzzy Isabella tiger moth larvae can't actually predict seasonal extremes.
Throughout history, we have taken cues from nature to predict the weather, temperature, and seasonal changes. That might be ...
We most commonly see woolly bear caterpillars in the fall. I always smile when I see the first one. But have you ever thought about where they come from? I mean, since they are caterpillars, they must ...
A Woolly bear caterpillar, once thought to predict the severity of the coming winter, searches for a hibernation spot. Vicky McMillan Banded woolly bears, or woolly worms, are those fuzzy, brown and ...
Learn essential facts about garden moths and how to identify them. Plus, see photos of some beautiful garden moths you might find.
These recognizable caterpillars will freeze solid this winter and then will emerge in the spring as pretty moths. Fuzzy woolly bear caterpillars are the larvae of the Isabella tiger moth, which occurs ...
Retired teacher Larry Weber, of Barnum, is the author of “Butterflies of the North Woods" and “Spiders of the North Woods," among other books. Reach him via Katie Rohman at [email protected]. A ...
On Dec. 12 of last year, I headed to remote areas of Muskingum County. Bird photography was my primary goal. The sun shone brightly, but it was a seasonally apropos 43 degrees for a high. Especially ...
It’s been a remarkably mild fall. In fact, at the time of this writing (Oct. 27), I still haven’t had a frost at my home, near the Canadian border. But winter is coming. And while winter can be a very ...
KENTUCKY (FOX 56) — The woolly bear caterpillar has been the center of an old wives tale for predicting the weather for centuries. According to the Old Farmers Almanac, the larvae of the Isabella ...