Moths are those “mysterious butterflies" that fly around at night, fluttering at our porch lights or around our windowsills. Midsummer is a great time for spotting these beauties in the northern ...

Moths and butterflies collectively belong to a big taxonomic group called Lepidoptera. That name means “scale-wing”, referring to the tiny scales that cover the wings of most of these species. The ...

A hummingbird moth can easily be mistaken for a hummingbird because it looks and acts similar. Learn what makes these sphinx ...

Moths, often overlooked, boast brilliant colours rivaling butterflies, showcasing shades of pink, gold, blue, and purple. These nocturnal wonders use their vibrant hues for camouflage, predator ...

A few days ago in the garden, I spotted a small but very attractive insect. It was slim, around three quarters of an inch long and had a striking orange and black pattern that was hard to miss. I have ...

Welcome to National Moth Week! (July 23-31) As an insect enthusiast, I encourage everyone to take a closer look at the vast diversity of moths that fill our world. Butterflies and moths belong to the ...

Nature’s natural colors can be breathtaking. Tropical birds are famous for their brightly colored feathers, and many fish species are dazzling. There are gorgeous insects that look like they’re ...

Nature doesn’t hold back when it comes to insects. While most people imagine bugs as brown, creepy, or bland, there’s a whole world of creatures that look like they were painted by a surrealist. Here ...

On Aug. 18, I was slowly cruising an Ottawa County rural lane bordering Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge encompasses about 7,000 acres along the shore of Lake Erie, east of Toledo. Birds ...

When UND biologist Rebecca Simmons first glimpsed some colorful moths from Florida at age 21, she was engrossed -- not grossed out. "I know this sounds insane, but they were gorgeous," she said. "They ...

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 ...