Rachel Holmes poses with one of the many luna moths she has taken under her wing to nurture and help hatch. The Greenfield Parks and Recreation teacher has had much success hatching these colorful ...

Moths, the lesser-known relatives of butterflies, represent one of the largest animal groups in Ohio. Butterflies, which fly during the day and are easily seen, are much better known than their ...

My mother called moths pests because they chewed up clothes in closets and infested food pantries. I later learned that pesky clothes moths in the Tineidae family lay eggs on clothes, where larvae ...

Scientists recently discovered that Luna moths use their long tails as decoys to throw bats off their trail. But their tails also make Luna moths might also make them stand out to potential mates and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Plenty of species have traits evolved for more than one purpose ...

Of the many species of moth, only a few can sting a human. When you find holes in your clothes, it’s likely due to moth larvae. Share on Pinterest Most of us are familiar with the sinking feeling of ...

"I have a little brown cocoon of an idea that may possibly expand into a magnificent moth of fulfilment," − Lucy Maud Montgomery Moths, the lesser-known relatives of butterflies, represent one of the ...