moths
Insects Are In 'Catastrophic' Decline Worldwide, Scientists Warn
More than 40 percent of insects are at risk of extinction within 100 years.
Deaf Moths Use “Acoustic Camouflage” to Evade Echolocation
According to new research, the fuzz you see on the chest of moths is specifically designed to muffle sound and protect them from bats.
Moth Memes Are Here to Numb the Pain of Existence
Our new favorite meme is about an icky bug with a big heart.
The Moth Appreciation Event I Went to Had More People Than Moths
This sanctuary has snakes, mongoose, and insects, but not a lot of moths, alas.
Incredible Knitted Moths Could Go in a Natural History Museum
Max Alexander turns Shetland wool into scientifically accurate depictions of various moth species.
The Sinister Truth Behind Caterpillar Conga Lines
Why do caterpillars line up? What are they plotting?
This Moth With a Golden Head Was Named After Trump
"By naming this species after the 45th President of the United States, I hope to bring some public attention to [...] the neglected micro-fauna component of the North American biodiversity."
"I found 50 Dead Moths in My Camera Bag" – We Asked a Photographer About the Euro 2016 Moth Plague
"We couldn’t protect ourselves and we couldn’t escape - they were everywhere."
Jagger, Ronaldo and Fuckloads of Moths: The Euro 2016 (Final) Review
All in all, the final of Euro 2016 was a tad underwhelming. Thankfully, Mick Jagger teamed up with a plague of moths to redeem the occasion.
This Caterpillar Infestation in Saskatchewan Is the Stuff of Nightmares
They’re wiggling, hairy, and stripey blue.
A Scientist Is Selling the Right to Name His Newly-Discovered Moth on eBay
But you can't just name a new species anything.