The luna moth is one of the world’s best-known moths ... Bats use echolocation to detect flying prey, their sound waves ...

It’s true that most moths are nocturnal, so you’re more likely to see them flitting around light sources at night than you would butterflies (which are generally diurnal). Its ...

The big, pale green swallow-tailed luna moth is an example of all of these things, as is the cecropia moth, which can be 15cm across. Another reason we dislike moths is that they normally come out ...

This story appears in the June 2016 issue of National Geographic magazine. Light green, long winged, and roughly the size of a playing card, the luna moth is a striking creature. It’s a clever ...

“Sometimes you need that little bit of comfort when you’re flying.” The Timken Foundation provided the $15,000 for Luna and her training.