As one of the few entomologists located west of the Cascades, University of Washington professor Patrick Tobin is used to getting emails with photos of backyard insects from strangers. His name often ...

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Not afraid of lions or tigers or bears? How about a giant moth with a wingspan that can reach up to 10 inches? Now, that’s a whole different story. Officials in Washington state are urging people to ...

One of the world's largest moths showed up in Bellevue, Washington, to the astonishment of the homeowner who found it basking in the sun on the side of his garage — and the alarm of entomologists. How ...

The winged creature was seen on the garage of a University of Washington professor on July 7 and turned over to the Washington State Department of Agriculture for identification. “This is a ‘gee-whiz’ ...

Discover the world's strangest moths. From the fluffy Venezuelan Poodle Moth to the giant Atlas Moth, these insects display incredible diversity. Learn about the Death's-Head Hawkmoth with its skull ...

BELLEVUE, Wash. – Meet the atlas moth. It’s one of the largest moths in the world and it was detected in the United States for the first time. Washington State environmental officials have confirmed ...

When most people think of moths, they picture small, plain insects drawn to lights at night. However, moths are among the most diverse and fascinating creatures on Earth, with more than 160,000 known ...