ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The spongy moth may seem harmless on the outside, but its presence causes destruction across Southwest ...

Strange and exotic animals have always captured the imagination of people worldwide. But when a photo of an unusual, fluffy moth began circulating online in 2009, many experts were skeptical that it ...

Venezuelan Poodle Moth is a rare moth was discovered in Venezuela in 2009. Its fluffy and pink colour make it look charming and adorable. It measures about 1.5 inches long, small enough to fit in your ...

Cecropia moths, scientifically called Hyalophora cecropia, belong to the Saturniidae family of giant moths. Adult Cecropia moths emerge with massive wings, ready to reproduce, but they don’t eat.

The Entomological Society of America unanimously voted last week to adopt the common name “spongy moth” for the species Lymantria dispar. The moth had been nameless for about eight months, after the ...

A particularly fluffy moth species (Periphoba arcaei) displaying highly elongated thorax scales which act as a type of acoustic camouflage against bats. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not ...