We all love the way butterflies lure us into the garden by day, but the magic doesn’t have to end when the sun goes down.

Over time researchers have found fewer of the insects turning up in light traps, suggesting they may be less attracted to some kinds of light than they once were. By Veronique Greenwood It used to be ...

We’ve all heard the common expression “drawn like a moth to a flame,” and seen these nighttime fliers circling round artificial light sources. But what causes this behavior? Is it harmful to moths?

Researchers found that years when moth numbers were up resulted in increased population growth for the blue tit. The importance of moth caterpillars for common garden birds has been revealed in a new ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. It’s not news that insects and other invertebrates are ...