Ever since I was a kid, I’ve always loved those TV shows that tell us what a wild place nature can be. Jacques Cousteau, ...

Moonlight shapes how red-necked nightjars hunt, migrate, conserve energy, and raise chicks throughout the year.

Moths are vital pollinators and an important indicator of the health of their environment, yet their numbers are declining – ...

Gardening Etcetera is written for the community by certified Master Gardeners of the University of Arizona's Coconino County ...

It may sound like a buzzword, but it is a popular trend in garden design. A garden that includes a variety of flowering ...

For many, spring means warm weather, longer sunlight hours and the draw to organize your space. But it’s also when pests like fruit flies, mosquitoes and moths find their way into homes. While moths ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Puss caterpillars are “adorable” insects that are one of the most venomous in NC. Stings from the creatures can cause pain, swelling, ...

Moths are under threat from increasing light pollution: streetlights and other artificial light sources in cities and populated areas disrupt the orientation of these nocturnal insects, which reduces ...

Moths move significantly less when exposed to artificial nighttime light, new research shows. Moths' attraction to artificial light, such as streetlights, is common knowledge and has been much studied ...

The buff-leaf hawkmoth has evolved an unusual way to defend itself: it weaponizes its own breath. Both larvae and pupae force air through their spiracles – tiny breathing openings – to produce a sharp ...

Moths are a group of insects in the Lepidoptera order and are often viewed as the plainer relatives of the more glamorous butterfly. However, moths are important animals in their own right. They play ...

A single “sexy” gene could help us combat one of the world’s most destructive fruit pests. By deleting the gene that lets female moths produce their mating scent, colleagues and I created an “unsexy” ...