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.

European Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths), with a currently known inventory of approximately 11,000 species, are generally considered well-researched. However, a new genus and species from the ...

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

The identity of the invasive Argent moth, earlier identified as Argyresthia reticulata or Argyresthia freyella is established as being Argyresthia sabinae from Japan and China. This emphasizes an ...

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 ...

Customs officials said they had warded off a threat to the nation’s agriculture and natural habitats by intercepting the moth before it could take hold in the wild. By Alex Traub Customs agents at ...

The number of moths captured in fields this spring is a good indication corn growers in the Midwest need to make preliminary plans to address insect feeding this season. Black Cutworm And True ...

An invasive caterpillar species is posing a serious threat to a cherished native moth, even though the two never directly compete for food, according to new research from ecologists at the University ...