For most visitors, the Mediterranean is a symbol of summer and sun-scorched landscapes. In reality, however, it harbors one of the world's greatest natural treasures. It is home to tens of thousands ...

Scientists have described a nocturnal moth's unique evolutionary trick in replicating the appearance of 3D leaf, with potential applications for the development of advanced camouflage materials and ...

TWICE A YEAR the skies of south-eastern Australia fill with billions of Bogong moths. In the spring these unassuming brown critters, about an inch long, fly south from their birthplace in Queensland ...

The workings of the ultrasonic warning sounds produced by the wings of a species of moth have been revealed. The workings of the ultrasonic warning sounds produced by the wings of a species of moth ...

Researchers from Murdoch University and The University of Western Australian found the forewings of the fruit-sucking moth (Eudocima aurantia) have the appearance of a crumpled leaf – but are in fact ...