A caterpillar of the southern pink underwing moth species, known scientifically as Phyllodes imperialis smithersi. The striking markings are used to scare off predators.

A new species of moth with brilliantly-colored pink wings has been discovered at 7,700 feet in the Chiricahua Mountains of southern Arizona. “This large moth flew in and we didn’t think much ...

Biologist Discovers Pink-winged Moth In Chiracahua Mountains Date: June 12, 2009 Source: University of Arizona Summary: Biologists have discovered a new species of moth.

At least 2,000 species have been documented, ... First in were rosy maple moths, resplendent in furry suits of pink and yellow. As the night wore on, Io moths began to appear.

The rosy maple moth (Dryocampa rubicunda) is a species within the Saturniidae family, which contains some of the largest species of moths in the world including royal moths, emperor moths, and ...

The new pink moth, Lithophane leeae, was found in the Chiracahua mountains east of Tucson, Arizona. Bruce Walsh, the University of Arizona IE 11 is not supported.

How's this for romantic: A University of Arizona professor found a new species of moth -- one with beautiful pink wings -- and named it after his wife, who likes the color pink. Tests proved the ...

Pink might not seem to be a good camouflage color for hiding in yellow flowers, but the pale yellowish-white wing edges help this moth blend in. If you like the idea of a pink moth, you (or your ...

Walsh's moth, in contrast, is bright pink. He also named it after his wife, Lee, who has an affinity for the color. Walsh discovered L. leeae while collecting one evening at Onion Saddle, at about ...