The white-lined sphinx moth ( Hyles lineata) is a North American sphingid sometimes mistaken for a hummingbird as it hovers ...

The Luna moth represents rebirth, transformation, ... which indicates that it is a member of the silk moth family. ... some other large Saturniidae moths may live up to 2-3 weeks as adults.

Just like other species in the Saturniidae silk moth family, adult rosy maple moths don’t have mouths or digestive systems, so they can’t eat. Since they only live for 2 to 9 months, ...

CHENNAI: The Chennai Young Naturalists Network, a group of young enthusiasts who have been documenting moths in the city, have turned their attention towards Saturniid moths (Family: Saturniidae ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed a moth discovered May 7 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists was the first local discovery of the moth species Hylesia sp ...

Luna moths can use their tails to reflect the echolocation pings of bats, ... Of the four times that long tails have evolved in the whole family of saturniid moths, ...

Homeless in Vancouver: A most beautiful moth visits Fairview and we save its life. ... This North American member of the giant silk moth family Saturniidae may have been struck a light blow by a car.

The Luna moth represents rebirth, transformation, and hope. Known by the scientific name Actias luna, this nocturnal insect has been an important symbol in many cultures.