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A second spectacular moth is the ceanothus silkmoth (Hyalophora euryalus). This is probably California’s most beautiful and commonly seen large moth, with a wingspan of up to five inches. It has a ...
By Shreya Dasgupta In Australia, millions of newly hatched Bogong moths embark on an impressive journey twice a year. Each spring, they hatch from eggs in their breeding grounds in Australia’s ...
"We know that daytime migratory insects use the sun, so testing the starry sky seemed an obvious thing to try." ...
A guide to Australia’s coolest moths. By now you’ve probably heard of the giant wood moth that made its way down from a rainforest and into a south-eastern Queensland school. Known as one of the ...
Bogong moths are the first invertebrates known to navigate using the night sky during annual migrations to highland caves ...
Light brown apple moth damage is caused by these moths doing what they do best: rolling leaves, eating foliage and fruit, and laying eggs. They’ll leave your home alone, ...
Okay, so the giant wood moth isn’t exactly of kaiju proportions, but in insect terms, it’s still pretty hefty; some female members of this species have a wingspan of around 23 centimeters (9 ...
Scientists have created a strain of genetically engineered moths, and released them into the wild. Don't worry though: It's for humanity's own good. Here's why.
Miller moths don’t pose any threat of disease to humans, so there’s really no good reason to go on a killing spree. More will come regardless, and chasing each one will probably be a losing ...