GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — More than 60 butterfly and moth species from around the world will fly within the Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory for its new exhibit. On Wednesday, the 'Fred & Dorothy Fichter ...

At first glance, the wings of this moth may seem unimpressive, but a closer look reveals an impressive mimic, from the perfect leaf shape and tiny veins right down to the broken edges. The orange ...

One of nicest experiences for gardeners is the observation of butterflies and moths in the garden. Years of natural gardening reward us with a wonderful array of plants that attract them until frost.

Transparent wing patches may do more than allow butterflies and moths to hide -- they may also warn predators to leave them alone, suggests a new study. Transparent wing patches may do more than allow ...

Butterflies and moths have a lot in common. Both species are insects, they both start life as caterpillars, and they both sport large, lustrous wings. But there are also clear scientific differences ...

Moths typically get a bad rap. Their young have voracious appetites and are targeted for eradication because they eat our lawns and vegetable crops. But there are some that are actually pretty and may ...

At the live butterfly exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History now in its 13th year visitors can get face-to-face with the 500 fluttering tropical butterflies living inside. The Jagged ...