November has the honour of having two moths named after it: the November moth and Pale November moth. Both fly this month but the November moth is more likely to be seen. The November moth is active ...
Starting with a cocoon in a teacup, Bombyx mori is a moth that can no longer fly. A honey bee secretes wax from her abdomen and masticates it into the architectural marvel that is her lightweight ...
A new species of moth has been seen on Alderney that wildlife experts believe is a first sighting for the Channel Islands. The Robust Tabby moth (Pandesma robusta) was recorded in October by the ...
Flying insects flap their wings when they fly, and silkworm moths are also known to flap their wings (called fanning) when they detect pheromones, even though they do not fly. As pheromone ...