A rare moth species has returned to parts of Massachusetts, following a decade-long effort to restore its natural habitat, according to the statement by the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.

After a four-year hiatus, black witch moths – imposing but harmless creatures with a 7-inch wingspan – have begun to show up in large numbers again across Southern California, including Orange County.

Scientists have identified a new moth species, Pyralis papaleonei, in Crete’s White Mountains and named it in honor of Pope Leo XIV for his environmental advocacy. The medium-sized moth has ...

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 ...

The discovery of Asian gypsy moths aboard a Japanese cargo ship prompted customs officials to turn the vessel back to sea last week, where it was cleared of the moths before being allowed back into ...

Have you noticed the army of furry, brown and orange moths that have arrived in New Orleans this month? They're called buck moths and they're the result of the stinging caterpillars that Louisiana ...

One of the world's largest moths showed up in Bellevue, Washington, to the astonishment of the homeowner who found it basking in the sun on the side of his garage — and the alarm of entomologists. How ...