COLUMBUS, Ohio – By examining the brain activity of moths, researchers have found that the behavior of these insects isn't ruled entirely by instinct. Rather, they can learn which odors mean food. The ...

It seems this unique type of moth has brains as well as beauty - by disguising its wings to resemble the head of a poisonous snake. Decorated with patterns and markings, the tips of the Atlas moth's ...

The greater wax moth has the best hearing of any animal in the world – a discovery which has the potential to revolutionise microphone technology in everything from mobile phones to hearing aids.

The world's largest moth has been spotted in Washington state, which is some 2,000 miles away from its natural habitat in the tropics. Its wingspan measure 10 inches, the previous record holder ...

Turn on a light outside at night, and it won't be long before a bevy of insects start careening wildly around it, apparently drawn in "like a moth to a flame," as the saying goes. Now, in a series of ...