Butterflies and moths have a lot in common. Both species are insects, they both start life as caterpillars, and they both sport large, lustrous wings. But there are also clear scientific differences ...

The problem of insect pests is not a new one, and there are many historical examples of the devastation they can inflict on both human health and agriculture worldwide. Over time, various efforts have ...

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

Late summer brings an amazing insect to our flower gardens across the United States. It is the sphinx moth, also called the hawk moth or hummingbird moth. No matter what you call it, this is a large ...

To celebrate National Moth Week, bask in the beautiful variety of these oft-overlooked insects Shi En Kim; Photographs by Carla Rhodes - Reporter When the night falls and most people start to turn in, ...

For a century, scientists have watched European gypsy moth caterpillars infected with a virus use their last strength to do something that a healthy gypsy moth caterpillar would never do in daylight ...

As the human population grows, it is critical that the drain on the planet’s resources be lessened by decreasing consumption of animal protein. Insects are a promising, economically viable alternative ...

Insects like clothes moths, carpet beetles, silverfish, and termites can damage your clothing. Identifying these pests is crucial for effective treatment and prevention. This article helps you ...