These giant moths undergo a stunning transformation during maturity. Learn more about regal moths and hemolymph.

It is asp season in Texas. When this fuzzy caterpillar rubs or is pressed against the skin, venomous hairs stick into the ...

The flannel moth caterpillar fascinates scientists with its deceptive charm. Covered in silky fur, it appears harmless, almost invitingly soft. But beneath this gentle coat lies one of nature’s hidden ...

For many nocturnal moths, hearing sound waves is a matter of survival in the night sky. Their ability to detect ultrasonic ...

The flannel moth caterpillar, also known as the puss caterpillar, presents a deceptive appearance with its soft, silky fur, ...

A major milestone has been reached, with experts across Europe, including those at the Wellcome Sanger Institute in Cambridge, UK, sequencing 1,000 species of butterflies and moths. This includes ...

Editor’s note: Every year, hundreds of undergraduates at the University of Delaware pursue research under the guidance of a faculty mentor, especially during the summer months. Such experiences ...

Have you ever heard of a moth that seems to wear a human skull on its back? The Death's‑head Hawk‑moth is exactly that ...

The Idaho Department of Lands has confirmed the detection of the invasive spongy moth (Lymantria dispar), formerly known as the gypsy moth, in Sandpoint for the second consecutive ...