New research reveals that migrating moths rely on both visual signals and Earth’s magnetic field to guide their nighttime ...

New research reveals how the invasive fall armyworm uses a combination of the Earth's magnetic field and visual cues to navigate during night-time migration.

Populations of large moths seemed to be declining in a recent survey of the New Hope Creek Corridor. At the upcoming Moth Night, David Bradley of the Durham County Open Space Program said he is ...

Many moths will rest on tree trunks, perfectly disguised as a bit of bark, moss or lichen. They are often incredibly hard to ...

NEW YORK — An Australian moth follows the stars during its yearly migration, using the night sky as a guiding compass, according to a new study. When temperatures heat up, nocturnal Bogong moths fly ...

The project's success largely relies on citizen scientists spotting a distinct white dot on the wings of moths.

Light pollution at night, also known as ALAN, is increasing at an alarming rate. Recent studies show a roughly 10% annual growth, although some claim light pollution doubles every eight years. A NASA ...

The Bohart Museum of Entomology will host its annual Moth Night on Saturday, July 12, from 7 to 11 p.m. at its facility in Room 1124 of the Academic Surge Building, 455 Crocker Lane, UC Davis, and on ...

Moths are a group of insects in the Lepidoptera order and are often viewed as the plainer relatives of the more glamorous butterfly. However, moths are important animals in their own right. They play ...

Artificial lighting is responsible for a 33% decline in the U.K.’s moth population. Specific 450-nanometer wavelengths create a permanent lock on nocturnal navigation systems. New energy-efficient ...