More than 100 species of moths became darker to blend in with pollution during Britain’s industrial revolution, but did these different moth species all rely on the same gene to adapt? Two color ...

Lymantria dispar (say: “lie-man-tree-uh dis-par”), until most recently has been commonly known as the Gypsy moth. The moth now formerly known as the Gypsy moth has caused significant damage to more ...

As present book “The Wax Moth: A Problem or a Solution?” is a reference book it would be helpful for students doing graduation, post-graduation, doctorate, bee-keepers and academicians. Wax moth is ...

The Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge hosted its second annual Moth Night Out event Saturday night, July 19, at its headquarters in Liberty, Texas. Thousands turned out for the event. Twenty-five ...

Every year, the bogong moth makes an epic journey across Australia. When the warmer days of spring spread across the country, billions of bogong moths (Agrotis infusa) up stakes and fly, unerringly ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A group of deaf moths developed a crunchy, loud tool for warding off bats. As the insects, from ...

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