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.

Just as when we humans reach for objects, the hummingbird hawk moth uses its visual sense to place its long proboscis precisely on a flower to search for nectar, according to a study by Konstanz ...

What initially appears to be a confusing video of a moth-hummingbird hybrid creature is actually a perfect excuse for us to explain an intriguing evolutionary phenomenon. The creature is the ...

Farmers have recorded almost 23,000 moths in the first year of a monitoring programme run by the National Biodiversity Data ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. And now, according to new research, we know it’s messing with moths. In a study ...

They are among the most diverse and successful creatures on the planet, with as many as 500,000 species sharing the earth. Their colors and patterns can be dazzling and bright, or so cryptic that they ...

Are you noticing more moths than usual this summer? One too many flying around your porch light or flitting around your windows or TV at night? You’d be right: There are more moths lately. And don’t ...