Moths are often unfairly thought of as butterflies' drab cousins. But there are lots of wonderfully colourful species and plenty with dramatic patterns, including in the UK. Whether you are a seasoned ...

Occurred on / Info from Licensor: "Nocturnal moths are something special! I would adopt her if I could." Possibly Saturniid Moth, Rhodirphia carminata found in Valle del Cauca, Colombia" ...

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

Genetic switch that turned moths black also colors butterflies The same gene that enables tropical butterflies to mimic each other's bright and colorful patterning also caused British moths to ...

A striking blue moth that was thought to have gone extinct in Britain 50 years ago has now recolonised and is breeding, conservationists have revealed.

Microscopic structures that scatter light to give color to the wings of modern butterflies and moths date back almost 200 million years.

Moth myths Moths are somewhat overshadowed by butterflies, though they can be just as colourful and beautiful.

From rainbow beetles to orchid mantises, explore 10 rarest, most colourful insects. These vibrant creatures showcase nature’s stunning artistry with dazzling patterns and mesmerising hues.

Butterfly expert Luke Brown explains which flowers from around the world you can plant to encourage butterflies and wildlife gardener Caroline Ware reveals how a variety of British native plant ...

The British moth population is in rapid decline, according to the most comprehensive study of its kind. A report by Butterfly Conservation says the number of common moths has fallen by a third since ...

That means the gene that blackens British moths also influences the extremely bright and colorful patterns of tropical butterflies.