A charity that looks after a large Essex estate has spotted almost half of the UK's butterfly species this year, despite ...

Predators are far more likely to attack adult moths than caterpillars, highlighting the protective power of metamorphosis.

Sneaky chemistry by a real-life “Last of Us” Cordyceps fungus mind controls its zombie insect victims by convincing them they’re starving.

There are more than 120 species of butterflies in western Pennsylvania, and the North American Butterfly Association wants ...

Animals often evolve to have certain characteristics that help them escape predators more effectively. Some of these ...

Trees, hedgerows and small copses can significantly increase the number of butterflies in farmed landscapes, a study has ...

Aspen Center for Environmental Studies’ field workshop on butterflies at its wilderness retreat center TOKLAT was more than a ...

Moth populations are experiencing steep declines across the globe due to habitat loss, pesticides, and the climate crisis.

This new caterpillar species from Oʻahu hunts insects and decorates itself with their body parts. Yes, it’s real—and it’s ...

Four rare species have fluttered into view during my continuing quest to photograph the endangered Mount Charleston blue ...

Fireflies have been a nostalgic symbol of summer for many generations, but like many insects, their population numbers are ...

A species of moth thought to be extinct in England for more than 70 years has made a dramatic return. The Tiree Twist moth ...