Night-time pollinators such as moths may visit just as many plants as bees, and should also be the focus of conservation and protection efforts, a new study suggests.

Moths are amazing creatures. As part of the food web, moths and their larvae are food sources for birds, owls, bats, frogs, ...

Better understanding how crucial moths are to pollinating plants has implications for urban planning, policy, and wildlife.

Modern gardeners often plant bee-friendly flowers in a bid to attract the pollinators and ensure their long-term survival. But recent research on moths’ role in plant pollination suggests the ...

Moths pollinate a wider range of species than bees, and they're more efficient pollinators. A puss moth rests on a wooden pole, showing its furry white head and antennae.

Moths are more efficient pollinators at night than day-flying pollinators such as bees, finds new research from the University of Sussex, published today (Wednesday 29 March 2023).

It’s also an important host plant for other butterflies and moths, plus attracts hummingbirds and bees. It’s a plant on the decline, so it’s particularly helpful to add it to your yard if ...