Butterfly and moth wings can be stunningly beautiful. More importantly, some have colourful and elaborate patterns that serve as a defence against hungry predators. There are many butterfly and moth ...

This curiosity eventually led him to the study of miRNAs. During graduate school, he saw an opportunity to merge his expertise in miRNA with his lifelong interest in butterflies, leading him to ...

Previous work revealed that other moths in the same group use shape-shifting patterns on their wings for camouflage. But the fruit-sucking moth’s flat-winged illusion is unique. “What is ...

Welcome to the kaleidoscopic world of the butterfly wing. How do butterflies and moths (known collectively as Lepidoptera) make use of their vibrant wing patterns? Why are some species experts in ...

While most moths mate, there are exceptions like the European bagworm. It uses parthenogenesis to reproduce. Butterflies, of course, are famous for the bright and unique patterns of their wings.

A moth found in northern Australia and South-East Asia has an astonishing camouflage trick: it creates an optical illusion to look like a three-dimensional leaf, complete with a raised midrib ...