If you think all moths are dull, brown, and boring, think again. Moths come in all kinds of bizarre shapes and eerie patterns, with many looking like they have flown straight out of a vivid dream — or ...

Moths are anything but ordinary. Around the world, these insects have evolved colors, shapes, and behaviors that make them look unreal.

Moths are masters of disguise. They perfectly mimic twigs, leaves, and even dangerous creatures like hornets and spiders. This incredible camouflage helps them survive in the wild. Species like the ...

Scientists at the University of Bristol in England have found that moth wings are excellent absorbers of sound in ways that could have a huge impact on soundproofing technologies for buildings and ...

Jack has a degree in Medical Genetics from the University of Leicester.View full profile Jack has a degree in Medical Genetics from the University of Leicester. Being an insect is a hard-fought ...

Wingtips of certain species of silkmoth are structured to reflect sound and throw off attackers, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Bristol have discovered that the tips of ...

At first glance, the wings of this moth may seem unimpressive, but a closer look reveals an impressive mimic, from the perfect leaf shape and tiny veins right down to the broken edges. The orange ...

Tiny light-scattering structures that give today’s butterflies and moths their brilliant hues date back to the days of the dinosaurs. Fossilized mothlike insects from the Jurassic Period bear textured ...

Moths' drab gray and brown coats may not capture our imaginations as much as their colorful butterfly cousins do, but according to a recent study, that's more a failure of human eyesight than of moths ...

Wingtips of certain species of silkmoth are structured to reflect sound and throw off attackers, according to a new study. Wingtips of certain species of silkmoth are structured to reflect sound and ...