Project Psyche set a goal of sequencing genomes of 11,000 moths and butterflies. With 1,000 completed, the goal now seems achievable.

A scientist has discovered a new species of moth hiding in plain sight, thanks to innovations in DNA sequencing.

Most people think of moths as small insects fluttering across porch lights, but some species greatly challenge that image. Inhabiting tropical forests and remote regions of the world are moths with ...

Many butterflies develop wing patterns that mimic other species to protect themselves from predators. While growing complex body parts like wings involves many genes, the difference between two ...

For the first time, biologists have linked the ribbony “tails” streaming from big, green luna moths’ hind wings with, of all things, a cozy climate. Those dangling wing tails rank among such evolution ...

Welcome to Part 4 of the Betty the Butterfly Amigurumi Tutorial—the final step in the Sweet Softies Creator Challenge! In this video, we’ll guide you through how to add a clean, decorative edging to ...

The Luna moth is one of the most recognizable moths in the world. When the moth emerges from its cocoon, it bursts forth with fuzzy white legs and folded wings. At first glance, the moth appears much ...

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to crochet the wings of the No-Sew Pocket Owl, step-by-step! This beginner-friendly amigurumi guide shows you how to create and attach the wings without any sewing ...

This enjoyable debut from Bentzen shares how to crochet fantasy-themed accessories and toys for children. Aside from a succinct overview of how to read patterns, the introduction assumes familiarity ...

SINGAPORE, Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lepidopterans (butterflies and moths) exhibit a splendid diversity of wing colour patterns, and many species display black and white, or dark and bright, wing ...