Moths are anything but ordinary. Around the world, these insects have evolved colors, shapes, and behaviors that make them look unreal.

Moths are a group of insects in the Lepidoptera order and are often viewed as the plainer relatives of the more glamorous ...

This rearing caterpillar will eventually transform into an owl moth – which gets its name from the brown, tan, and black pattern on the wings of the adult moth because they resemble owl feathers. Get ...

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.

If you ever get lucky enough to find a Polyphemus moth, it will take your breath away. The false eye spots on the wings are one of the most striking characteristics about these captivating moths, ...

Moths are masters of disguise. They perfectly mimic twigs, leaves, and even dangerous creatures like hornets and spiders.

The distinctive patterns on butterfly wings really do help protect the insects by mimicking the eyes of predators. While scientists have long suspected the role played by eye-spots found on the wings ...

A new material could someday reduce the radiation dosages received during an X-ray... and it's all thanks to moths. Like butterflies, they have large compound eyes (pictured) made of thousands of tiny ...

This moth appeared on my kitchen ceiling recently. It seems to be a melonworm moth and it doesn’t appear to have been recorded in Ireland before, unless I’m mistaken? Kate Horgan, Dublin 6 You are ...