Experts called it a "special surprise" to find an "incredibly sparse moth" in this habitat.

The new discoveries emphasize that scientists have a lot left to learn about insect diversity, even in areas with many ...

Scientists have identified two new species of large Australian stick insects, including one that lays extraordinary “lidded” eggs never before recorded in the group. The discovery also revealed that a ...

The post 8 Undiscovered Moth Species Were Hiding in One for 200 Years appeared first on A-Z Animals. The notion of species may underpin almost every aspect of biology, yet scientists can't agree on a ...

Insect "detectives" have discovered two new types of large stick insects, showing scientists are still uncovering new species in some of Australia's most well-studied landscapes. Researchers at the ...

For more than half a century, one of the most powerful tools in environmentally friendly pest management has rested on a ...

Hawk moths are known for being some of the largest night fliers in the insect world. With wingspans of more than four inches, many species are big enough to comfortably fill the palm of your hand.

European Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths), with a currently known inventory of approximately 11,000 species, are generally considered well-researched. However, a new genus and species from the ...

Yellow underwing moths were one of the species in the study. Eileen Kumpf/Shutterstock If you’ve ever felt underestimated and ignored, spare a thought for your local moths. Honeybees, bumblebees and ...