The Planet’s Largest Moths Have Wingspans as Wide as Birds

Most people think of moths as small insects fluttering across porch lights, but some species greatly challenge that image.
Forbes

Blue Tit Populations Closely Linked To Numbers Of Moth Caterpillars

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. It’s not news that insects and other invertebrates are ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Learn more about Ohio's rare butterflies and how to attract them to your garden

[The name of The Nature Conservancy has been updated in this story]. Many pollinators, including butterflies, moths, bees, wasps, beetles and even common flies, call Ohio home. Over 130 species of ...
The Virginian-Pilot

Close Encounters: Green heron, hummingbird clearwing moth spotted in Virginia Beach

Steve Daniel sent photos of a green heron preparing to take flight at Pleasure House Point in Virginia Beach. A Cooper’s hawk gave Morgan Ringer a surprise when it swooped down at her while she was ...
The Baltimore Sun

Garden Q&A: What is a luna moth and how can I attract more?

Q: I found a huge green moth on my front door! What is it, and do they visit flowers so I can attract more? A: This beauty is one of my favorite insects — a luna moth, a native species and one of our ...
The Spokesman-Review

Mothing to boast of: Amateur moth expert expanding knowledge of species in Spokane area

According to top lepidopterists, no one knows more about Inland Northwest moths than Carl Barrentine. Barrentine became the authority by scrutinizing well over 100,000 individual moths that have ...