Can you identify this insect? It is photographed perched on a lemon verbena plant in our garden. Feargal O’Neill, Co Galway I can: it is an Ichneumon wasp – a parasitic insect that lays eggs in the ...

Scientists who discovered a new species of alpine moth have used their findings to crack a 180-year-old mystery around the identification of another species of the insect. Two researchers from ...

The app describes 50 species of butterflies and moths along with their pictures, common English and scientific name, size, habitat, identification features and host plant. Good news for budding ...

As a caterpillar, the invasive spongy moth consumes as much leaf tissue as it can, as fast as it can, threatening the lives of whole forests across the upper Midwest. But Illinois continues to stand ...

Late summer brings an amazing insect to our flower gardens across the United States. It is the sphinx moth, also called the hawk moth or hummingbird moth. No matter what you call it, this is a large ...

Although moths are generally harmless, they can cause a bit of a nuisance. The insects can wreak havoc once they get into our homes and wardrobes by creating holes in our clothes and fabrics. A pest ...

The hummingbird moth captivates us with its mimicry and unique look. Learn about its fascinating behaviors, lifecycle, and vital role in the ecosystem. When you first encounter a hummingbird moth, you ...