Study shows LED streetlights suppress moth activity by 85%. Even "wildlife-friendly" amber lights cause harm, with no easy ...

A pink- and caramel-colored elephant hawk-moth sitting on a leaf. The content of a small box on his roof terrace in central London has taught ecologist Tim Blackburn more about the natural world than ...

A new study from the University of Exeter shows that artificial light does more than attract moths. Light can cause moths to ...

Moths are an important part of the food web and serve as pollinators. Creating moth-friendly habitats involves planting pale-colored, native plants and providing shelter. Resources like the Xerces ...

Not long ago, one could gaze at the night sky and see the Milky Way. Light pollution, or artificial light at night, now significantly impedes our view of the Milky Way; air pollution contributes, too.

Moths have long been seen as the annoying creatures that leave holes in your clothes. But new research suggests that those pesky insects have been badly misjudged. A new study, published this week in ...

The crucial role bees play in sustaining life on Earth is well understood, but there are some other animals doing more than their share of heavy lifting when it comes to pollinating plant life and ...

Everyone loves butterflies. The sun-loving insects are often festively colored and easily seen as they visit flowers. About 140 butterfly species have been found in Ohio, which may seem like a lot.

The spiky desert succulents typically blossom beginning in late February. But this season, many started growing flowers up to ...

The complicated relationship between a common wildflower and a little gray moth is yielding new insights into how species coevolve, with implications for the conservation of biodiversity. Researchers ...

It is spring on the Front Range of Colorado, which means before long the region will receive an influx of many, many moths. Colorado is home to thousands of species of moths, many of which are ...

With colors ranging from candy pinks to golds and sometimes possessing wingspans as big as a bird's, moths are a fascinating group. Ecologist Tim Blackburn tells Live Science about the incredible, ...