A reader responds to a Sun Sentinel article on butterfly depopulation by suggesting a variety of native plants that will ...

Research shows social media data effectively tracks Jersey tiger moth occurrences in urban areas, improving biodiversity monitoring and conservation strategies.

Eric LoPresti, an assistant professor of ecology at the University of South Carolina, used the words “fuzzy” and “adorable” to describe the southern flannel moth, a common springtime insect in North ...

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) has proposed treating more than 17,000 acres of forest land in the state, ...

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is proposing aerial treatment of approximately 17,328 acres for the purpose of reducing significant impacts to forested lands within West ...

As far as we know, there are no mountain gorillas in captivity. Protecting these great apes in their natural habitat is the only way to ensure their survival. Mountain gorillas are officially ...

Moths might not get as much attention as butterflies, but they’re fascinating in their own right. After all, just because they might be less colourful than their other winged counterparts doesn’t mean ...

"We looked at about 581 species of angiosperms (flowering plants) and the flying adults of 172 Lepidoptera species (butterflies and moths) from 2016 to 2022," Li said. "We also looked at the ...

A new study sheds light on how extreme weather events impact phenological processes, specifically the flight period of butterflies and moths and the flowering time of plants, with implications for ...

Have you ever wondered how new species come into existence? Well, buckle up, because we’re about to dive into a moth-tivating story of evolution that might just blow your mind! A recent study ...

If you want to avoid awkward silences at your next work function or you're looking for ways to elevate an upcoming dinner party, it's always handy to have a few fun facts and trivia tidbits up ...

The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, claiming the agency unlawfully denied Endangered Species Act (ESA) protections for the ...