(WJW) –They may not be as beloved as butterflies, but wildlife officials in Ohio say moths by far outnumber their better-known kin. This eye-catching moth, pictured below, is an imperial moth and was ...

The natural world is home to countless fascinating insects, but few are as striking as the Cecropia moth. With its plush, velvety body, bold patterns, and impressive wingspan, this giant silk moth ...

All moth species have a subtle beauty about them, but some are absolute marvels when it comes to their sizes and design. Some ...

Polyphemus moths call an hour before and after midnight, and if a female remains unmated, she will call again just before dawn. Using their large feathery antenna, male silk moths can detect ...

The rosy maple moth isn’t a typical brown sweater-eating bug. The wings of the species native to Ohio boast the colors of lemonade — both the pink and yellow varieties — and its face is squashed and ...

This is the time of year when large moths are sometimes found at ground level in the early morning. For the most part, these moths have already laid eggs and are near the end of their lives. These ...

A recent sighting by a friend of the beautiful and somewhat rare Imperial Moth was most encouraging and exciting. (It has been many years since I have seen one.) Aptly named, this giant golden moth ...

Actias maenas, also known as the Malaysian moon moth, is common but rarely seen given its short life span of about a week. Like other moths in the giant silkmoth family, it’s born without functional ...

These conical snails (about 10mm) climb the south-facing wall of our house in surprising numbers. This wall has a small lawn in front. They look like some form of sea snail, but we are about 1km from ...