But in the forests of East, Southeast and South Asia, there lives a moth called Macrocilix maia, who’s known for having a bit more of an … off-putting appearance. At first glance, Macrocilix maias’ ...

Syracuse, N.Y. -- A plague of gypsy moth caterpillars is munching its way across Upstate New York, turning verdant shade trees into brown skeletons, coating decks and picnic tables with feces, ...

Gypsy moth caterpillars are out in numbers not seen in over a decade. Sebastian Willnow/picture alliance via Getty Images Caterpillars from a species that has exploded in population in upstate New ...