Predators in the forest understory are learning a strange new lesson: sometimes that ominous hiss in the leaf litter is not a ...

Tear-drinking, known as lachryphagy, has mostly been observed in the tropics, so scientists were somewhat surprised to find ...

The scientific name of a butterfly is Lepidoptera. Discover the classification of butterflies, family of butterfly, and more.

As climate pressures intensify and importing economies tighten biosecurity controls, those with robust sanitary and ...

A caterpillar-looking bug hangs out on a stem, minding its own business. Suddenly, forceps emerge, moving towards the ...

Discover the imperial moth, one of North America’s largest and most striking silk moths. Learn about its range, life cycle, ...

Have you ever found yourself looking at the insects of the Paleozoic era, including the dragonfly Meganeuropsis permiana with ...

Buff-leaf hawkmoth larvae and pupae hiss by forcing air through spiracles, using breath-powered sounds to deter predators.

They flutter under streetlights, chew holes in old jumpers, and vanish before you get a proper look at them, but moths are much more than just nighttime nuisances. These insects have surprisingly ...

As winter ends, chemical and biological processes affect natural fiber clothes like wool and silk stored improperly. These ...

Moths and chemical reactions are the enemies of natural fibre – but there are easy ways to keep your clothes safe.

Insect pupae hiss like snakes for defense. A Kobe University team now reveals the mechanisms, opening the door to further ...