The world's most colorful moths can even rival the beauty of butterflies — but these marvelous designs are also crucial to ...

The Luna moth is one of the most recognizable moths in the world. When the moth emerges from its cocoon, it bursts forth with fuzzy white legs and folded wings. At first glance, the moth appears much ...

PITTSBURGH — A pair of very rare moths are on exhibit at the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and only for a limited time, as the insects only live for seven days. According to staff at ...

From glowing jewels to horned giants, these stunning caterpillars reveal nature’s artistry. Explore ten of the world’s most beautiful species before they transform into striking moths and butterflies.

The luna moth, one of North America’s more ephemeral creatures, arrived this week in the Lehigh Valley for its brief visit. The nocturnal creature, with its brilliant yellow-green wings and long, ...

Discover the world's strangest moths. From the fluffy Venezuelan Poodle Moth to the giant Atlas Moth, these insects display ...

Goldenrods are butterfly magnets, and their tiny flowers host many other insects as well, according to native plant expert Helen Hamilton. “In late summer, any spray of goldenrod will be covered with ...

With all the rain, fog and clouds that we saw during the second half of May, we might have forgotten those days that were clear. But sunshine did happen often during this greening month and warm days ...

My Holy Grail of the Lepidoptera is a moth that outshines most of our more brilliant butterflies; the luna moth (Actias luna), a giant, pale-green Saturnid moth, the best known of the North American ...