By photographing the wing scales of 82 moths from 26 different species using a camera that captures an extra wide spectrum of light, researchers viewed the insects in the infrared: wavelengths of ...

Then insect wings developed—the first fossil evidence of them dates to 324 million years ago, just after the Hexapod Gap ended. And, suddenly, the sky was theirs to inhabit.

Insects display diverse qualities. Some species possess jewel-like appearances. Green tortoise beetles shimmer. Cuckoo wasps ...

For many of us in the High Country, seeing beautiful butterflies fluttering through the air, or sitting on flowers, is a ...

Warm temperatures, not just predator pressure, may favor luna moths’ long bat-fooling streamers, a geographic analysis of iNaturalist pics shows.

Tami Gingrich explores why moths have distinct circular, concentric rings made up of contrasting colors on their wings, ...

Insect Wings: Butterfly, Dragonfly & More in Flight. Posted: March 17, 2025 | Last updated: March 17, 2025. The content discusses the anatomy and flight mechanics of three main groups of flying ...

Scientists are unraveling the secrets behind insect flight, revealing the complex mechanics of their wing hinges. Caltech ...

Insect wings represent a pivotal evolutionary innovation that has underpinned the remarkable radiation of the Insecta. This field, at the intersection of evolution and developmental biology (evo ...