An invasive species of caterpillar has been seen occasionally in the United States over the last couple of decades, but scientists have only just discovered the scale of devastation they can wreak on ...

MICHIGAN — An invasive moth species formerly given a derogatory term for Romani people has been given a new name. The Entomological Society of America has renamed the Lymantria dispar moth’s common ...

A moth infestation can wreak havoc in your closet or pantry. Protect your home using these simple, effective tips.

European Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths), with a currently known inventory of approximately 11,000 species, are generally considered well-researched. However, a new genus and species from the ...

Hawk moths are known for being some of the largest night fliers in the insect world. With wingspans of more than four inches, many species are big enough to comfortably fill the palm of your hand.

For most visitors, the Mediterranean is a symbol of summer and sun-scorched landscapes. In reality, however, it harbors one ...

On a steamy June evening, Curtis Eckerman embarks on a mothing expedition in the Bauerle Ranch greenbelt, in far South Austin. Towing a wagon full of supplies, he follows a narrow trail that leads ...

A rare moth that mimics the appearance of a wasp has become the 10,000th species of wildlife recorded at a nature reserve.

DETROIT — Customs and Border Protection agents found a species of moth that hasn't been seen in the U.S. since 1912 at Detroit Metro Airport. In September 2021, CBP agriculture specialists inspected ...

A moth species discovered inside a passenger's baggage at Detroit Metro Airport. (U.S. Customs and Border Protection) DETROIT – Agriculture specialists with U.S. Customs and Border Protection who were ...

(CBS DETROIT) - The first encounter with a moth species that hasn't been seen since 1912 occurred after what a passenger claimed were seed pods, were seized at Detroit Metro Airport. Moth species that ...