Spongy moth: George Washington and Jefferson forests battle winged invader

The spongy moth may seem harmless on the outside, but its presence causes destruction across Southwest Virginia and ...

It's time to begin scouting fields June in the battle against armyworms

Early June in Wisconsin brings rapid crop growth, more favorable field conditions, and reports of insect pests. As corn moves ...

The Luna Moth that Saved Me

Raising five generations of luna moths changed me, writes Kai Coggin.
Daily Herald

Meet the sphinx moth: Nature’s daytime moths mimic hummingbirds and bees

Bee to the blossom, moth to the flame; Each to his passion; what's in a name? — Helen Hunt Jackson, 19th century American ...
The New York Times

What to Do if You See a Spongy Moth (or Its Very Hungry Caterpillars)

The invasive spongy moth and its caterpillars can decimate a garden. Here’s how to fight back. By Margaret Roach Until this year, the only spongy moths I had encountered were the winged adults — the ...

Oceanic regime shifts affect subarctic moth communities—impacts divide species into winners and losers

Regime shifts in the Atlantic Ocean, which have subsequently affected the Baltic Sea, are also impacting moths in Lapland, ...
USA Today

Species of moth that hasn't been seen since 1912 found at Detroit airport; larvae collected

DETROIT — Customs and Border Protection agents found a species of moth that hasn't been seen in the U.S. since 1912 at Detroit Metro Airport. In September 2021, CBP agriculture specialists inspected ...