A strikingly handsome emerald-green moth, lost to science for nearly one-and-a-half centuries, has been rediscovered in South Africa by citizen scientists who posted photographs of it online. The moth ...

Moths are anything but ordinary. Around the world, these insects have evolved colors, shapes, and behaviors that make them look unreal. Here are 15 moth species that redefine what these insects can be ...

A South African moth last observed around the year 1875 was recently rediscovered thanks to citizen science, Mongabay reported. The moth, Drepanogynis insciata, is a vibrant leaf green with streaks of ...

NAIROBI—Looking for a good home: 4.2 million butterflies. Steve Collins started collecting butterflies at age 5 on his family’s coffee farm on the flanks of Mount Elgon. He’s 74 now, and racing ...

The iconic Moth aircraft from the film ‘Out of Africa’ is to be auctioned with proceeds from the sale going toward rhino conservation in Kenya. RM Sotheby's will auction the 1929 De Havilland DH60M ...

As humans drop off to sleep, the invisible world of moths comes to life. Across the planet, billions of the insects take flight on their nocturnal errands. Few places host more species than California ...