Discover the microscopic dimensions of the smallest moths on the planet. With a wingspan of just 2.5 millimetres, the Stigmella maya is one of the most petite moths known to science. But just how ...

Whether $5 or $50, every contribution counts. A species of moth has been discovered inside a home in Wales, thousands of miles from its native habitat. It is believed two clearwing moths ...

One of the goliaths of the insect world, the atlas moth is a gentle giant – but behind every oversized moth is a very hungry caterpillar. The atlas moth is among the biggest insects on the planet, ...

With names like “knobby rams-horn,” “masked duskysnail” and “Hoko vertigo,” Pacific Northwest mollusks may have an amusing image, but they’re also some of the most intriguing invertebrates in the ...

Long seen as annoying creatures that can leave holes in your clothes, moths have been badly misjudged, say scientists. New research suggests they play a vital role as overnight pollinators of a ...

A new species of moth was found in a home in south Wales after travelling thousands of miles in a photographer's boot bag. Two clearwing moths appear to have hitched a ride when they were larvae ...

Because filter-feeding bivalves and mollusks take all their nutrients from filtering seawater, they are an excellent choice for a sustainable form of aquaculture that is helping to take pressure ...

Collected by the iconic American writer John Steinbeck, the octopus has received a number of scientific monikers ...

There isn’t a big difference between a butterfly and a moth, but we all know which one out of the two gets more love in the world. Butterflies are bright, colourful and pretty – you can get ...

Two moths discovered in a home in south Wales had travelled thousands of miles from their natural jungle habitat and were previously unknown to science, the Natural History Museum has found.

The draft text due to be discussed at the COP16 biodiversity meeting contains some 200 points that are still to be finalized. Rushing an agreement risks disrupting research without notably ...