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17 Ridiculously Cute Moths (Yes, Moths)

Emerald Catron — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:06:02 +0000

Generally speaking, we think of moths as the unsettling, night-flying creepster cousin of the butterfly. But *look* at this Emperor Gum Moth! It is at least as cute as a candid shot of a dog. At least

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14 Adorable Beetles That Won't Make You Scream in Terror

Emerald Catron — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:45:21 +0000

Generally, when we think of beetles we imagine something black and vaguely menacing, slowly crawling towards our foot. GAH! It turns out, not all beetles are that way.

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What Is The Emerald Ash Borer? DEC Expert Talks About These Green Critters

Jeff Monaski — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:47:13 +0000

An Asian beetle, called the Emerald Ash Borer, first discovered in the US in 2002 is threatening ash trees across New York State.

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Brewers GM Doug Melvin Winds Up in Hospital After Bizarre Scorpion Sting

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 03:05:52 +0000

The injury bug has hit the Milwaukee Brewers in a rather strange way.

Brewers general manager Doug Melvin spent three hours in a Scottsdale, Arizona hospital Wednesday night after he was stung by a scorpion

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CCE Offers Homeowners Insect Control Tips

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:30:58 +0000

Oriskany, NY (WIBX) - This year's unusual summer has led to a bump in lawn insects, but the Cornell Cooperative Extension is here to help.

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