Hawk moths are known for being some of the largest night fliers in the insect world. With wingspans of more than four inches, many species are big enough to comfortably fill the palm of your hand.

The transparent wings of the pellucid hawk moth reflect most light, making them harder to see. Meet the pellucid hawk moth (Cephonodes hylas), a gorgeous cross between a moth, a cicada, and a ...

Just as when we humans reach for objects, the hummingbird hawk moth uses its visual sense to place its long proboscis precisely on a flower to search for nectar, according to biologists. This is why ...

If a moth could be named Bubba, this would be it. Terry Jacklin spotted the large, grey, winged beast in the Upper Mission in Kelowna, and that brings us to Castanet's Bug of the Week.

Moths and butterflies collectively belong to a big taxonomic group called Lepidoptera. That name means “scale-wing”, referring to the tiny scales that cover the wings of most of these species. The ...

Bee to the blossom, moth to the flame; Each to his passion; what's in a name? — Helen Hunt Jackson, 19th century American writer, poet, and activist When it comes to moth names, have I got some ...