Moths are flying later into the year as warmer falls extend their season, giving some species time for additional generations before winter.

South of Fall Creek by the edge of the woods, the moths would gather. They were, of course, drawn by light—set out by a ...

The concept of moths being attracted to light is so established that it’s found in poems, song lyrics, and folklore. These ...

A study suggests that the integration of geomagnetic and visual cues help some of the world’s most invasive moth species orient themselves during their seasonal migration.

Many moths will rest on tree trunks, perfectly disguised as a bit of bark, moss or lichen. They are often incredibly hard to spot, but persistent searching can pay off. This month you might encounter ...

New research reveals how the invasive fall armyworm uses a combination of the Earth's magnetic field and visual cues to navigate during night-time migration.

Early fall brings an amazing insect to our flower gardens across the United States. It is the White-lined Sphinx Moth (Hyles lineata), also called the Hawk Moth or Hummingbird Moth. No matter what ...

Entomologists at Colorado State University report that an abnormally large number of miller moths are taking to the skies across the state, according to a press release issued Thursday. Miller moths ...

Moths perform feats of flight that rival or even outperform human pilots, but how they do it remains a mystery. Now, with a $7 million Department of Defense (DoD) grant, researchers are going to tap ...