North America’s Promethea moth ( Callosamia promethea) has a link to Greek mythology, too: Prometheus was the Titan who stole ...

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, ...

From moths eating their own mothers to carnivorous caterpillars on the rampage, the world of insects isn't always as it seems. Some species of moth have developed dark and unusual habits in the fight ...

Moths are crucial for the survival of many bat, bird and other mammal species as they are an important part of the food chain. If you can attract moths into your garden, you'll also start to ...