As spring inches closer, so does a small caterpillar that has the potential to wreak havoc on local ecosystems—the European spongy moth, which was introduced to Massachusetts ...

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

Zoological Survey of India scientists discovered two new lichen moth species—*Caulocera hollowayi* and *Asura buxa*—in the eastern Himalayas. The findings, published in *Zootaxa*, enhance understandin ...

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

New research reveals that migrating moths rely on both visual signals and Earth’s magnetic field to guide their nighttime ...

Late last year, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced rule changes that would impact habitats and listing or delisting ...

Hawk moths are known for being some of the largest night fliers in the insect world. With wingspans of more than four inches, many species are big enough to comfortably fill the palm of your hand.

The spread of an invasive pest called spongy moth is becoming a big threat to Olmsted County’s economy, environment, and ...

Nocturnal insects may use both Earth's magnetic field and visual cues to guide their migratory flight behaviors, according to recent findings. The research, published in eLife, presents compelling ...

One kind of Australian moth looks to the stars on its voyage to a summertime refuge. In spring, mounting temperatures and dwindling food sources send the moths roughly 1,000 kilometers south toward ...

Ohio’s moth fauna is incredibly diverse. At least 2,000 species have been documented, and scores of others await discovery. I once heard an expert on “micro-moths” say that if we could find all of ...

Quick Take Atlas moths live only 1 week in their winged form. Rare specimens command close to $1,000, mainly due to their ...