Most people think of moths as small insects fluttering across porch lights, but some species greatly challenge that image.

The world's first scheduled air service was launched in Jan-1914. A number of other flights achieving 'firsts' also took place in the first week of January. Among the aviation companies that have ...

After reaching Alaska, the duo of Laurence Lombard and Frederick “Pete” Blodgett spent some time in Southeast before ...

Pantry moths – those tiny gray invaders fluttering around your cupboards – are every cook’s nightmare. How can you banish them for good? Here are 10 natural, effective ways to eliminate these ...

Schematic of the experimental setup for studying magnetic orientation in fall armyworms. Moths are tethered to a vertical shaft at the center of the virtual flight simulator, with an encoder recording ...

This fundamental study presents experimental evidence on how geomagnetic and visual cues are integrated in a nocturnally migrating insect. The evidence supporting the conclusions is compelling. The ...

Do you have questions about birds, bugs, bees, butterflies or other wildlife? Send your questions to Wild Things and we will try to find the answers. Ben M. writes, “I was at the Cambridge ‘Moth Ball’ ...

DATCP’s western bean cutworm monitoring network documented a marked increase in moth counts July 18-24. Fifty-seven of the 66 traps collected one or more moths during the week and seven traps captured ...

Western bean cutworm can be a serious pest in corn and dry beans. When their population or infestations exceed thresholds, insecticide treatment is warranted, and timely treatment is crucial for ...

How do moths differ from butterflies? Scientists at the Bohart Museum of Entomology at UC Davis answered questions and displayed both moths and butterflies at their recent Moth Night, in observation ...

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 southeast and fly up to ...