Butterflies might get all the credit for being the pretty ones, but moths can definitely share the spotlight. Some of these creatures have wings that shimmer, colors that rival gemstones, and patterns ...

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

Moths are among the most common household bugs , but that doesn’t mean you have to get used to them. The best way to avoid moths is to understand why you keep finding them in your house. So, what ...

Early spring sightings show colourful insect is a resident species for first time in decades, says conservation charity ...

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.

Atlas moths are some of the most beautiful moths on earth, but that comes at a price. Discover why people pay top dollar for ...

Spongy moth caterpillars can feed on more than 300 tree species, including some of Minnesota’s most common trees.

The Amazon rainforest is often associated with jaguars, parrots, and towering trees. Yet the majority of animal life in this ...

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 ...

My pre-K students always jump at the opportunity to explore nature, and they also love digging into bugs. I previously assumed that lessons about insects were only possible in the springtime, but that ...

Opinion: An alarming new study documents the accelerating rate of decline in U.S. bird numbers, writes Gerald Winegrad.