New research reveals how the invasive fall armyworm uses a combination of the Earth's magnetic field and visual cues to navigate during night-time migration.

Prolonged periods of warm weather this summer have seen our gardens and outdoor spaces bursting into life. Vibrantly-coloured plants and glorious wildlife species can be found around every corner and ...

Should you ever find yourself playing a trivia game on the topic of moths and butterflies, here are a few facts that might ...

How ancient gene transfers, genomes, and pollination shaped moths and butterflies - and why their sudden decline is raising ...

Moths are an indicator species, which means their numbers help determine the health of an ecosystem – and they've been around for more than 190 million years! According to Texas State Parks, that's ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Last February, researchers at an Antarctic research station ...

Moths are classified along with butterflies in the order Lepidoptera, both with antennae, long narrow bodies, two sets of wings, six legs. They all have similar life cycles: egg, larva (caterpillar), ...

Cindy Burkhardt Maynard had been watching a sphinx moth caterpillar in her garden for several days, but then, it disappeared. Soon after, she saw another trundling across a dirt road on Rabbit ...

Let’s celebrate moths during National Moth Week. We’re not talking pesky pantry moths, but rather those exquisite nocturnal critters that fly around our porch lights. Why do moths fly around street ...

The insects' yearlong migration pattern takes them westward over Colorado's Front Range, between stops on the eastern plains and the mountains, during late spring. Peak moth flights might last five to ...