Butterflies and moths have a lot in common. Both species are insects, they both start life as caterpillars, and they both sport large, lustrous wings. But there are also clear scientific ...

They are gypsy moth and tent caterpillars. This year, there is an overwhelming amount of both. A lot of us often mistake the two, when they really are different.

Brown tail moth caterpillars form nests, ... Some 50 to 2,000 individuals end up in each tent over winter. In spring the caterpillars emerge from their winter homes and spread over the foliage.

This coloration difference may in part be due to behavioral differences between the two types of insects. Moths are nocturnal and try to camouflage themselves during the day on dark objects like ...

The caterpillars will molt a few times, chomping away on leaves in between. Eventually they leave the nest behind and spin cocoons. After 12 to 18 days, the adult moths emerge.

However, when it comes to the difference between the tent caterpillar and spongy moth, there’s a big difference. “The caterpillar stage is very distinctive, so if they’re seeing caterpillars ...

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Brown tail moth caterpillars are native to mainland Europe and are believed to have accidentally arrived in Britain in 2005 via Dutch trees imported from the continent.

A brown tail moth caterpillar has millions of hairs over its body which can cause irritation. Picture: Hersden Parish Council. Dover District Council says the hairy insects have been seen in trees ...