Most people think of moths as small insects fluttering across porch lights, but some species greatly challenge that image.

The Luna moth is one of the most recognizable moths in the world. When the moth emerges from its cocoon, it bursts forth with fuzzy white legs and folded wings. At first glance, the moth appears much ...

Hessel’s hairstreak have been seen in southeastern Virginia. These butterflies enjoy roaming bay forests and wetland bogs with sandy soil, according to the Department of Conservation and Recreation ...

When exactly is a good time to break out that special bottle of sparkling wine you've been saving? For one wildlife enthusiast, the answer was the first known local sighting of a moth in more than 50 ...

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.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust said the Gelechia scotinella moth, was previously known in just three other counties in Britain and is considered nationally scarce [Hampshire and Isle of ...

A bird observatory on a small island in the United Kingdom was pleasantly surprised by the unexpected sighting of a rare moth. According to the BBC, staff at the Calf of Man Bird Observatory confirmed ...

Customs and Border Protection agents intercepted an unwelcome visitor tucked away in a traveler’s luggage at Detroit Metropolitan Airport this spring: a rare moth that hadn’t been seen since 1912. It ...

WHITE CLOUD, Mich. (WZZM) - It looks like something you would see in a science fiction movie, but it was actually spotted in West Michigan. Kelsey Kakoczki found a giant moth in her back yard and was ...