But just how miniature do you need to be to qualify as a micro-moth? The scientific name for butterflies and moths is Lepidoptera. Museum curator David Lees specialises in the smallest species, ...

The species is a clearwing moth and has been named Carmenta brachyclados, in reference to a characteristically short hindwing vein. Despite having never been catalogued in its native country ...

Our guide to identifying and tackling these clothes-wreckers, plus tips on what appliances to use to discourage them from ...

A new species of moth has been discovered in a home in Wales after a pair of insects accidentally hitched a ride in a photographer’s boot bag, surviving a 4,500-mile trip across the globe.

Stumped? That might be because butterflies, and especially planting for butterflies, captivates our attention. I mean, who ever heard of a moth garden? But there are actually 160,000 known species of ...

Box tree moths can wreak havoc on your perfectly-sculpted boxwoods, but there are ways to stop the infestation and keep these ...

"Cool" white lights—such as those in modern car headlights—endanger moths by causing them to fly erratically, new research ...

Pyrethrin-based insecticides are also effective against clothes moths and may be a better alternative for fumigating a closet ...

Cool' white lights -- such as those in modern car headlights -- endanger moths by causing them to fly erratically, new research shows.