It is August, and these are indeed the “dog days of summer.” Yes, the days may be sultry, the heat oppressive, and the garden somewhat lackluster, but should one venture out in the more temperate ...

Known as one of the largest and most beautiful moths in North America, the polyphemus moth can be found throughout most of the country. It’s named after Polyphemus, the cyclops from Greek mythology, ...

In the Garden by Justin L'Amie Part of the Dismal Nitch Polyphemus Moth Exhibition at PDX Contemporary Art (Courtesy of Justin L’Amie) Dismal Nitch Polyphemus Moth is L’Amie’s eighth solo exhibition ...

Moths are those “mysterious butterflies" that fly around at night, fluttering at our porch lights or around our windowsills. Midsummer is a great time for spotting these beauties in the northern ...

This plump bright green worm is one of the stages in the life of a Polyphemus moth. It's a native North American moth that has a wingspan wider than the Luna moth. I took this photo in the waning days ...