We enjoy observing the fluttering of butterflies and moths in our pollinator gardens, but do we recognize their differences, or do we assume all are butterflies? We appreciate these native insects ...

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.

A Monarch Butterfly rests on a passiflora, known also as the passion flowers or passion vines. One of nicest experiences for gardeners is the observation of butterflies and moths in the garden. Years ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dot-lined white moth Everyone loves butterflies. The sun-loving insects are often festively colored and easily seen as they visit ...

Butterflies fly during the day while moths travel at night - or so you might think. In reality, their behavior is much more complicated. A new study offers the first comprehensive overview of the ...

Moths are those “mysterious butterflies" that fly around at night, fluttering at our porch lights or around our windowsills. Midsummer is a great time for spotting these beauties in the northern ...

A moth or a butterfly? That’s the question when you see a skipper. Jonathan Snyder photographed this subtly beautiful long-tailed skipper in Charlestowne Lakes in Virginia Beach. Most other skippers ...

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 ...

Scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey are studying how environmental contaminants like pesticides and antibiotics are impacting butterfly and moth populations. The researchers are investigating how ...

A recent discussion among friends centered on a pair of one-eyed sphinx moths. The moths had claimed a spot on a door and seemed content to stay there. Then it dawned on me that I couldn’t remember ...

Moths and butterflies are similar. Take this quiz to see if you can tell them apart. 1. A. Moths are nocturnal and active at night. Butterflies are awake during the daytime. 2. A. Moths wings rest ...