Image by The Natural Europe Project, Hungarian Natural History Museum ... The caterpillars have no gills, but draw in oxygen through their skin. Most moths lay eggs which then become larvae. Image by ...

It’s also true that some moth larvae feast on the natural fibers of clothes. But the vast majority of moths aren’t chewing through your favorite sweater or pummeling your porch lamp—and many ...

A study published in Frontiers in Bee Science has shown that physical distance plays a leading role in protecting bumblebees ...

and the case-bearing clothes moth (Tinea pellionella). It is the immature larvae, rather than the adult moths, that cause the damage to natural fibres such as woollen clothing, upholstery, carpets and ...

A chance discovery made by a scientist and amateur beekeeper has led to a potentially game-changing discovery in the biodegrading of polyethylene, a plastic used in shopping bags which clog up ...

Residents in Wales are being urged by experts from the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) to seek professional help if they suspect a textile moth infestation in their homes. Although they don't ...

Moth larvae infest primary sources of food ... While most moths mate, there are exceptions like the European bagworm. It uses parthenogenesis to reproduce. Butterflies, of course, are famous ...