Night-time pollinators such as moths may visit just as many plants as bees, and should also be the focus of conservation and protection efforts, a new study suggests. Night-time pollinators such as ...

Most people think of moths as small insects fluttering across porch lights, but some species greatly challenge that image.

As humans drop off to sleep, the invisible world of moths comes to life. Across the planet, billions of the insects take flight on their nocturnal errands. Few places host more species than California ...

Appearance: Tan, beige or chestnut brown. Wing span of 4-6 inches. Two bold, owl-like fake eyes on its hind wings. Thick feathery antennae, especially on the males. Distribution: Widely distributed ...

To celebrate National Moth Week, bask in the beautiful variety of these oft-overlooked insects Shi En Kim; Photographs by Carla Rhodes - Reporter When the night falls and most people start to turn in, ...

It is spring on the Front Range of Colorado, which means before long the region will receive an influx of many, many moths. Colorado is home to thousands of species of moths, many of which are ...

These are the coolest and most unusual moths in the Smithsonian’s collections. Margaret Osborne Moths often don’t get the love they deserve, but they’re fascinating and important creatures. Not only ...

A giant wood moth, the heaviest of all known moths, appeared on the side of a school building in Queensland, Australia, enthralling students who are used to diverse wildlife. By Maria Cramer Children ...

The scientists who have been working on changing an invasive moth’s common name, which included an ethnic slur, have made their decision. Previously known as “gypsy moth,” the species Lymantria dispar ...