Butterflies and moths are among the most visually captivating insects on the planet. From transparent wings to brilliant iridescent hues, their striking appearances and remarkable adaptations offer a ...

In the summer of 1940, as Nazi Germany's advance across Europe seemed unstoppable and France teetered on the edge of defeat, ...

Bees, and other pollinator species, are dying. Between pesticides, the climate crisis, and habitat loss, bee colonies are ...

The flight of the winter moths appeared right on schedule, as did the Thanksgiving cactus flowers. Lawns are still green, and ...

For many nocturnal moths, hearing sound waves is a matter of survival in the night sky. Their ability to detect ultrasonic ...

For many nocturnal moths, hearing sound waves is a matter of survival in night sky. Their ability to detect ultrasonic calls emitted by bats ...

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 ...

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 ...