A cecropia moth is hard to miss in the garden. Learn facts about one of the largest and most beautiful moths in America.

It just might be a hummingbird moth, a lesser-known but important pollinator. Sphinx moths are unique fliers that make many backyard gardeners say, “What was that thing?” At first glance ...

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Image caption, A poplar hawkmoth, caught on camera during the day. This kind of moth is nocturnal, so usually seen at night. Anyone who has left the windows open on a stuffy night will know full ...