We are all aware of the fact that butterflies and moths are two distinct insects. However, it can be quite difficult to tell apart a butterfly from a moth and vice versa. The two beautiful creatures ...

The most extensive analysis of its kind reveals how butterfly and moth chromosomes have remained largely unchangedsince their last common ancestor over 250 million years ago. This stability exists ...

We enjoy observing the fluttering of butterflies and moths in our pollinator gardens, but do we recognize their differences, or do we assume all are butterflies? We appreciate these native insects ...

Comparison of over 200 high-quality butterfly and moth genomes reveals key insights into their biology, evolution and diversification Cookie settings over the last 250 million years, as well as clues ...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The iconic eyespots that some moths and butterflies use to ward off predators likely evolved in distinct ways, providing insights into how these insects became so diverse. A new ...

The Big Butterfly Count begins today (July 16) and will run until August 8. Butterfly numbers have decreased significantly since the 1970s and therefore wildlife organisations are attempting to glean ...

MILLERSBURG – Encased in a series of cabinets, dozens of moth and butterfly displays sit in neatly arranged frames and mounts, waiting to be unearthed for its next showing. More than 18,000 of the ...

A rare Atlas moth with a 12-inch wingspan has been returned after being stolen from a butterfly farm. Paige Firkins, 19, gloated online that she 'kinda took the biggest cocoon' during a trip to ...

A giant Atlas moth has been returned to Stratford Butterfly Farm - after it hatched from a cocoon allegedly swiped by a teenager. Paige Firkins claimed to have pocketed the large cocoon when she ...

Missing the sun this summer? It turns out we're not the only ones. Butterflies need dry weather and heat to flourish, something they just have not been getting enough of this year. And that has ...

A zoo branded a teen's behaviour 'criminal' after she bragged about taking a butterfly cocoon from their sanctuary - only for it to HATCH in her bedroom. Shameless Paige Firkins gloated online that ...