Scientists discovered a moth that appears 3D despite having flat wings. Tiny structures on its wings reflect light that ...

Scientists have described a nocturnal moth's unique evolutionary trick in replicating the appearance of 3D leaf, with potential applications for the development of advanced camouflage materials and ...

In the dense rainforests of northern Australia and South-East Asia, a master of disguise flutters through the shadows. The ...

Unusual animals spotted in Ohio COLUMBUS, Ohio (WJW) — The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) announced earlier this week plans to stop the spread of an invasive species ...

Researchers from Murdoch University and The University of Western Australia found the forewings of the fruit-sucking moth ...

The smooth wings of fruit-sucking moths appear to be ridged like a leaf – but the resemblance is created by nanostructures ...

As night falls over Australia's forests, grasslands and backyards, the hidden world of nocturnal insects stirs to life. In ...

As night falls over Australia’s forests, grasslands and backyards, the hidden world of nocturnal insects stirs to life. In many ecosystems, overall insect activity actually peaks at night ...

The larvae of moths, caterpillars, also play a vital role in ecosystems. For example, the larvae of Mallee moths (Oecophoridae) feed on dry leaves in the leaf litter, making them essential for the ...

The caterpillars are 1.5-2cm long. You may also find pale-yellow, flat box caterpillar eggs on the undersides of the leaves. The box moth has a wingspan of around 4cm and the wings are white with a ...

“Heavier drinkers are obviously where the money is," said Philip Cook, a professor emeritus at Duke University whose 2007 book, “Paying the Tab," was among the scientific studies analyzed by ...

If you live in or near lots of trees, your chances of getting more different kinds of moths increase because trees provide food and shelter for the caterpillars. It seems a shame to be scared of ...