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 ...

WASHINGTON -- A new report from the National Research Council finds that the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is within its broad regulatory ...

First, it was the spotted lanternfly wreaking havoc and killing trees and shrubbery in Bucks County and throughout Pennsylvania. Now, there's another invasive species chewing through vast numbers of ...

Comet moths lead tragically short lives, but leave behind an incredible legacy until it's time for them to die off.

Moths have long been seen as the annoying creatures that leave holes in your clothes. But new research suggests that those pesky insects have been badly misjudged. A new study, published this week in ...

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.

Most White Sands moths are white to blend in with their environment, but a select few black species have evolved as well. Laura Poppick It’s just after sunset, and I’m sitting in a truck amongst the ...

Jan. 17 (UPI) --Scientists have named a newly discovered species of moth after Donald Trump. Researchers named the moth after the President-elect because the new moth, in adult form, boasts a series ...

Two species of moths have been spotted at a Dumfriesshire nature reserve for the first time in decades. A recent moth trapping session at National Trust for Scotland’s Grey Mare’s Tail nature reserve ...