Urbanization Is Driving Moths Away; ‘Strong Pattern’ of Insect Decline Observed [Study]

Medicine & Technology Mar 27, 2024

Moths are reportedly vanishing in urban and rural areas. Continue reading to learn more.

Woman Finds 'Sex-Crazed' Moth Lurking in Her Conservatory Comparable to a Shark With Wings

Aug 15, 2022

A woman from Hertfordshire was surprised to see what she initially thought was a "shark with wings," but a closer inspection revealed it was the sex-crazed moth. Check out this insect that is known for its mating practices.

McGuire Center for Lepidoptera & Biodiversity Study Discovers New Moths That Produce Anti-Bat Ultrasoundoths

Jul 22, 2022

A recent study that was published in the journal PNAS demonstrates that ultrasound-producing moths. Continue reading to know more about the findings of the new discovery.

Moth Species Not Seen in the US for 100 Years Found in Filipino Passenger's Luggage in Detroit Airport

May 20, 2022

Customs officials discovered a mouth species never seen in the U.S. for a century in the luggage of one of the passengers who arrived from the Philippines. Read to know the details.

Milkweed Butterflies Discovered Feeding on Their Own Species’ Young; Scientists Suggest This Behavior Demonstrates an Offering for ‘Wedding Gifts’

Sep 09, 2021

A new study recently showed milkweed butterflies feeding on caterpillars, their own species’ live young as a behavior demonstrating offering for a “wedding gift” during courtship.

How to Deal With Your Moth Problems This Moth Season

Aug 02, 2020

Moths lay their eggs in the dark corners of the wardrobe and when they hatch it will start to destroy the clothes inside it. Here are some facts about them and how you can win the battle against them.

Check Out this Fancy Pink and Yellow Moth that Appeared on a Woman's Backyard

May 29, 2020

Imagine suddenly spotting a pretty little pink and yellow creature in your yard. That is exactly what happened to Rebecca Lavoie. As she shared her discovery on social media, her post got about 565K likes. Click the link above to find out more about the captivating moth.

New Study Shows Moths Can Produce Their Own Antioxidants

Feb 20, 2017

Move over butterflies, here are the moths to save the day! A new study showed that a species of moth can actually produce antioxidants which help them remain muscular damage-free.

Just Because Bats Are Blind Doesn’t Mean They Can’t Compete

Nov 08, 2014

As species that primarily navigate with their ears and not their eyes, bats are fairly amazing creatures. Their abilities to track predators, prey and hear sounds far beyond what humans can hear, makes these echolocators quite impressive specimens. But new research reveals that their sonar signals may have an additional function as well -- to jam up competitors, and steal their prey.