The notion of species may underpin almost every aspect of biology, yet scientists can’t agree on a single definition. Time ...

European Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths), with a currently known inventory of approximately 11,000 species, are generally considered well-researched. However, a new genus and species from the ...

Hawk moths are known for being some of the largest night fliers in the insect world. With wingspans of more than four inches, many species are big enough to comfortably fill the palm of your hand.

A Madagascan hawkmoth, whose existence was predicted by Darwin and Wallace, has now been recognized as a new species. Known as Wallace's sphinx moth, the moth is famous for its enormous tongue—the ...

A moth small enough to rest on a fingertip is giving conservationists in England a major reason to celebrate. A recent survey ...

A new species of clearwing moth was found in Port Talbot, Wales. A few moths had been accidentally brought into the UK from Guyana in a camera bag after a photography trip. They stood out as unusual ...

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