These remarkable creatures mimic the appearance and behavior of their avian namesake, rapidly flapping their wings and hovering near flowers as they sip nectar. Although many of these moths are ...

Curiously, similar to the butterfly, the moth needs heat, but they heat themselves by vibrating their wings. Butterflies pull nectar from flowers. Some species drink tree sap and fruit juices.

He knew that any flower keeping its nectar so well-hidden would need a corresponding unusual pollinator. Darwin died in 1882, but the moth was not discovered until 1903. Dr Ian Kitching, a Museum ...

The existence of this moth was predicted by Darwin and Wallace based on the incredible length of the nectar tube of a certain species of orchid in Madagascar. Their prediction was proven right in 1903 ...

They are also important pollinators. Alessandro says, 'Moths pollinate a wide variety of plants, including wildflowers and some crops, as they search for nectar.' Their food supply can be a good ...

The fruit-sucking moth (Eudocima aurantia) uses specialized nanostructures on its forewings to mimic the 3D appearance and coloration of a crumpled leaf, despite the wings being flat.

the Carolina sphinx moth (Manduca sexta), is able to keep its flight muscles functioning smoothly without the input of dietary antioxidants: the insect manufactures its own antioxidants from nectar.

As night falls over Australia’s forests, grasslands and backyards, the hidden world of nocturnal insects stirs to life.

Moths rely on their sense of smell to find the right plants for their food. They love the sweet, tasty treat of nectar that smells good at night. Night-time flowering plants are often white or ...