A Century of Mistaken Identity: The “Prettiest” New Species Discovered in 2025

Sometimes, a creature unknown to science hides in plain sight without anyone realizing its significance. In the case of one ...

Student rediscovers rare moth unseen for decades

The Hollyhock Seed Moth is sighted at Delapre Abbey for the first time since 1940.

Artificial nighttime lighting is suppressing moth activity, new research shows

Moths move significantly less when exposed to artificial nighttime light, new research shows. Moths' attraction to artificial ...
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This invasive moth could threaten Virginia's historic sites

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has announced the first detection of an invasive insect pest, the box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis), in the Commonwealth.
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Invasive box tree moth detected in Virginia for the first time, says VDACS

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has announced the first detection of an invasive insect pest, the box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis), in the Commonwealth.