Lymantria dispar (say: “lie-man-tree-uh dis-par”), until most recently has been commonly known as the Gypsy moth. The moth now formerly known as the Gypsy moth has caused significant damage to more ...

Many people ask what the difference is between butterflies and moths, but the answer is not as straightforward as most would ...

As the weather starts to warm in Australia, you might notice the pleasant flutter of butterflies in your garden during the day. And perhaps if you've left a porch light on during the night, you will ...

The sphinx moth has a name that sounds straight out of mythology, but it actually reflects three very real creatures. Its name draws from the sphinx, the hawk, and the hummingbird — each describing ...

Scientists discovered that a familiar tropical butterfly is actually three separate species hiding in plain sight for more ...