The notion of species may underpin almost every aspect of biology, yet scientists can’t agree on a single definition. Time ...

Many people ask what the difference is between butterflies and moths, but the answer is not as straightforward as most would ...

Lymantria dispar (say: “lie-man-tree-uh dis-par”), until most recently has been commonly known as the Gypsy moth. The moth now formerly known as the Gypsy moth has caused significant damage to more ...

As the weather starts to warm in Australia, you might notice the pleasant flutter of butterflies in your garden during the day. And perhaps if you've left a porch light on during the night, you will ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Every year, the bogong moth makes an epic journey across Australia. When the warmer days of spring spread across the country, ...

The sphinx moth has a name that sounds straight out of mythology, but it actually reflects three very real creatures. Its name draws from the sphinx, the hawk, and the hummingbird — each describing ...

The Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge hosted its second annual Moth Night Out event Saturday night, July 19, at its headquarters in Liberty, Texas. Thousands turned out for the event. Twenty-five ...

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 ...