The Luna moth is one of the most recognizable moths in the world. When the moth emerges from its cocoon, it bursts forth with fuzzy white legs and folded wings. At first glance, the moth appears much ...

Moths, the lesser-known relatives of butterflies, represent one of the largest animal groups in Ohio. Butterflies, which fly during the day and are easily seen, are much better known than their ...

In a pair of complementary studies, researchers took a close look at Luna moth (Actias luna) tails through the eyes of birds and female moths to test the tails’ role in predation and sexual selection.

Rachel Holmes poses with one of the many luna moths she has taken under her wing to nurture and help hatch. The Greenfield Parks and Recreation teacher has had much success hatching these colorful ...

(WGHP) — Have you ever seen a Luna Moth in North Carolina? If you haven’t seen one yet, there’s still time to glimpse their vivid green colors, long tails and eye spots. Here are the most dangerous ...

This adult luna moth has a very penetrating gaze. These moths are quite large, and their caterpillars produce silk shortly before the pupa stage of their development. Get a closer view of the image ...

Scientists recently discovered that Luna moths use their long tails as decoys to throw bats off their trail. But their tails also make Luna moths might also make them stand out to potential mates and ...