The most extensive analysis of its kind reveals how butterfly and moth chromosomes have remained largely unchangedsince their last common ancestor over 250 million years ago. This stability exists ...

Comparison of over 200 high-quality butterfly and moth genomes reveals key insights into their biology, evolution and diversification Cookie settings over the last 250 million years, as well as clues ...

We are all aware of the fact that butterflies and moths are two distinct insects. However, it can be quite difficult to tell apart a butterfly from a moth and vice versa. The two beautiful creatures ...

We enjoy observing the fluttering of butterflies and moths in our pollinator gardens, but do we recognize their differences, or do we assume all are butterflies? We appreciate these native insects ...

Although the separation of Lepidopterans into "butterfly" and "moth" categories is a well-known distinction, the difference between a butterfly and a moth is not actually a standard taxonomic division ...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The iconic eyespots that some moths and butterflies use to ward off predators likely evolved in distinct ways, providing insights into how these insects became so diverse. A new ...

MILLERSBURG – Encased in a series of cabinets, dozens of moth and butterfly displays sit in neatly arranged frames and mounts, waiting to be unearthed for its next showing. More than 18,000 of the ...

Missing the sun this summer? It turns out we're not the only ones. Butterflies need dry weather and heat to flourish, something they just have not been getting enough of this year. And that has ...

A moth not previously recorded in Scotland has been spotted in the Highlands after conservationists missed their ferry on a trip to Mull. The Blomer's rivulet was found by members of Butterfly ...

A rare Atlas moth with a 12-inch wingspan has been returned after being stolen from a butterfly farm. Paige Firkins, 19, gloated online that she 'kinda took the biggest cocoon' during a trip to ...