Pink-patched Looper Caterpillar, Eosphoropteryx thyatyroides: Much of Canada, the Georgia mountains and Missouri are habitat for this caterpillar that eats grasses and sedges. The Laugher Caterpillar, ...

Researchers have described a new species of Noctuidae moth from Iran, which is the fifth described species of the genus Anagnorisma. The new species belongs to the owlet moths (family Noctuidae).

A new species of owlet moth recently discovered to inhabit high-elevation mountains in western North America has been named after the Greek mythological character Icarus. A newly-recognized species of ...

This important discovery was reported in the ‘Ela Journal of Forestry and Wildlife’ which is a peer-reviewed science journal, and also the official journal of Maharashtra state forest department. This ...

Did you know that moths are more numerous than butterflies? There are approximately eight to 10 moth species for each butterfly species. Despite these numbers, moths are more inconspicuous than ...

In Greek myth, Icarus was the high-flying son of Daedalus who, due to his own arrogance, flew too close to the sun, melting the wax in his wings and bringing him calamitously down to a watery grave.

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Millions of moths have engulfed Madrid in a population explosion blamed on spring rains, a sudden blast of summer heat and winds that have wafted them in as unwelcome guests. Silver Y (Autographa ...

Moths are masters of disguise. They perfectly mimic twigs, leaves, and even dangerous creatures like hornets and spiders. This incredible camouflage helps them survive in the wild. Species like the ...

KOCHI: Did you know that moths are great mimics and ‘impersonate’ other animals to avoid being eaten? A popular example is the owl moth (Brahmaea wallichii) which has stunning wings that look like the ...