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Intricate Wings Gallery: The Color of Ancient Moths
By Stephanie Pappas published
Images of ancient fossilized moths.
Why Do Moths Eat Clothes?
By Remy Melina published
The moth balls grandma stores with her clothes aren't put there to protect her sweaters from pesky moths, but from their larvae.
Unsolved Mystery: Why Are Moths Drawn to Artificial Lights?
By Natalie Wolchover published
Everybody has watched moths crash and burn into artificial lights, but no one knows for sure why they do it.
Why Are Moths Drawn to Artificial Lights?
By Natalie Wolchover published
Everybody has watched moths crash and burn into artificial lights, but no one knows for sure why they do it.
Wow! Moths Jam Bat Sonar
By Charles Q. Choi published
Tiger moths can thwart attacks from bats by effectively jamming the bats' sonar, doing so by emitting sudden bursts of ultrasound, scientists now find.
Pink Moth Discovered in Arizona
By Live Science Staff published
While many moths are dull, this one has has pink wings.
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