"I have a little brown cocoon of an idea that may possibly expand into a magnificent moth of fulfilment," − Lucy Maud Montgomery Moths, the lesser-known relatives of butterflies, represent one of the ...

The Luna moth is one of the most recognizable moths in the world. When the moth emerges from its cocoon, it bursts forth with fuzzy white legs and folded wings. At first glance, the moth appears much ...

Scientists recently discovered that Luna moths use their long tails as decoys to throw bats off their trail. But their tails also make Luna moths might also make them stand out to potential mates and ...

When many of us think of moths, we think of drab little insects that flit around light bulbs at night. However, some of the most beautiful lepidopterans are moths, not butterflies. So, what is the ...

These are the coolest and most unusual moths in the Smithsonian’s collections. Margaret Osborne Moths often don’t get the love they deserve, but they’re fascinating and important creatures. Not only ...

In a pair of complementary studies, researchers took a close look at Luna moth (Actias luna) tails through the eyes of birds and female moths to test the tails’ role in predation and sexual selection.