There isn’t a big difference between a butterfly and a moth, but we all know which one out of the two gets more love in the world. Butterflies are bright, colourful and pretty – you can get ...

North America’s Promethea moth ( Callosamia promethea) has a link to Greek mythology, too: Prometheus was the Titan who stole ...

Mark Ruibal of Ruibal's and Dione Lineberry of Blue Ribbon Lady Landscaping share their tips for attracting pollinators to ...

If action is not taken, Forister said the population of butterflies and moths will continue to decline in the coming years. "If moth and butterfly densities continue to decrease, people will ...

Guests can explore the world of butterflies and moths while getting an up-close look at the insects at the conservatory.

More than half of the butterfly species in the UK are in long-term decline for the first time and experts say human actions ...

Conservation experts say research shows letting part of a garden grow wild with long grass increases butterflies. Last year, ...

"We looked at about 581 species of angiosperms (flowering plants) and the flying adults of 172 Lepidoptera species (butterflies and moths) from 2016 to 2022," Li said. "We also looked at the ...

Lorimer, who was not involved with the study, said documenting the decline of butterflies may also help draw attention to the plight of insects deemed less delightful, like beetles and moths.

2024 was the worst-ever year on record for some butterfly species (Image: Getty Images) It was revealed that 2024 was the ...