To some people the night world is mysterious and terrifying. To others it’s a fascinating place to explore the varied life forms that await the rise of the moon before taking center stage from the sun ...

I’m not sure how I saw it, it all happened so quickly, but out of the corner of my eye I watched a small green-winged creature ricochet off the tractor-trailer driving in front of me. When it hit the ...

Russell McLendon is a science writer with expertise in the natural environment, humans, and wildlife. He holds degrees in journalism and environmental anthropology. Butterflies get all the love, but ...

Having tapped out this column for nearly 17 years, the seasonal calls have gotten somewhat predictable. During the fall migration readers phone or write with observations of strange birds. In late ...

The Cecropia moth, North America's largest native moth, is a striking insect known for its velvety body, bold patterns, and impressive wingspan. Found east of the Rocky Mountains, it undergoes ...

The natural world is home to countless fascinating insects, but few are as striking as the Cecropia moth. With its plush, velvety body, bold patterns, and impressive wingspan, this giant silk moth ...

This is the time of year when large moths are sometimes found at ground level in the early morning. For the most part, these moths have already laid eggs and are near the end of their lives. These ...

They look something like hummingbirds. They frequently hover like hummingbirds. And they feed from the same types of blossoms as hummingbirds. But they are not hummingbirds -- or birds at all. They ...

For Andrew Spicer, the bright lights of gas stations and discount superstores are a blessing and a curse. In the night hours, the glow acts as a magnet for moths, luring them out of the woods so ...