Most people think of moths as small insects fluttering across porch lights, but some species greatly challenge that image.

We know what you’re thinking: You’d like to torch every one of those pesky bugs buzzing around your porch light and banging into your windows. But forget those white-winged summertime pests that come ...

The world's largest moth, Attacus atlas, was found recently in Hezhou, a city in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. It was stumbled upon by a team of entomologists from Guangxi Normal ...

What is the World's Largest Butterfly? The largest butterfly in the world is Queen Alexandra's Birdwing. Butterflies have long captivated nature lovers with their vibrant colors and graceful flight, ...

Discover the world's strangest moths. From the fluffy Venezuelan Poodle Moth to the giant Atlas Moth, these insects display incredible diversity. Learn about the Death's-Head Hawkmoth with its skull ...

All moth species have a subtle beauty about them, but some are absolute marvels when it comes to their sizes and design. Some of the world’s largest moths have wingspans wider than a human hand, with ...

While encountering giant insects is possible in horror or science fiction movies, one might wonder why such creatures don’t actually exist on Earth. Insects are generally very small, some even tiny, ...

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Jaymi Heimbuch is a writer and photographer specializing in wildlife conservation, technology, and food. She is the author of "The Ethiopian Wolf: Hope at the Edge of Extinction." The atlas moth is ...

A Newcastle cycling clothing brand is set for growth after being snapped up by a North Tyneside digital marketing agency. Attacus was launched 10 years ago and has grown to become an innovative brand ...