This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Three moth species have disappeared from the ...

Strensall Common near York is the only place in England where the dark-bordered beauty moth is found The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is trying to save a rare British moth from extinction while also ...

The same gene that enables tropical butterflies to mimic each other's bright and colorful patterning also caused British moths to turn black amid the grime of the industrial revolution, researchers ...

According to new research, distinguishing between the UK’s 2,500 species could halt cognitive decline – so my brain could not be happier, or healthier Do you ever worry that your brain’s slowing down ...

The molecular mechanics behind a classic example of evolution that dates back to Darwin’s time may soon be revealed. As soot from coal-fired factories blackened trees and buildings in 19th century ...

entmain copy Purchased from the Thompson Endowment. Pyralid and crambid moths are amongst the most studied and readily encountered moths in the British Isles, and include some very attractive species.

An army of tiny, parasitic wasps will be unleashed inside the English stately home where Anne Boleyn was born, in order to hunt out and eradicate moths that threaten the mansion’s furniture and ...