BELFAST, Northern Ireland, Aug. 9 (UPI) -- Giant elephant hawk-moths -- large furry fliers that can pack quite a punch if they fly into you -- are descending on Northern Ireland, entomologists say.

These insects have declined by a third over 50 years. While their appetites can be a nuisance, ultimately we must protect these gloriously beautiful, elusive creatures “Night opens; night traversed by ...

Bringing to life spectacles of natural wonder on our doorstep Moths are beautiful and fascinating creatures and you can find several hundred different species just in your garden. There are 2,500 ...

The phone camera is now a third eye for many of this newspaper’s readers, offering a whole new connection with the natural world. It is often focused, understandably, on the small and immobile – the ...

There are over 2,500 species of moth that have been recorded in the UK, according to enthusiast Roger Freestone. Having spotted over 450 different species in his own garden over the years, the ...

MOTHS are often described as the dull cousins of colourful butterflies, but nothing could be further from the truth. The UK has about 2,500 moth species and their sheer diversity, in terms of their ...

THE search is on in Worcestershire for one of the world's most exotic moths. People are being asked to check their gardens for humming-bird hawk-moths to find out if it is trying to colonise Britain.

A recent discussion among friends centered on a pair of one-eyed sphinx moths. The moths had claimed a spot on a door and seemed content to stay there. Then it dawned on me that I couldn’t remember ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As the weather starts to warm in Australia, you might notice the pleasant flutter of butterflies in your garden during the day.