Feb. 22—There's a newly discovered spongy moth outbreak in Haywood County that could prove devastating for forests. Previously, the moth had infested the Cruso area, prompting aerial spraying to stem ...

Researchers sequence the bella moth genome, which they used to pinpoint specific genes that may confer immunity to noxious alkaloids. Pyrrolizidine alkaloids are as bitter and toxic as they are hard ...

Research finds that extensive feeding by invasive insects can cause trees to produce defense compounds, to the detriment of valued native insects. About a third of insects attracted to artificial ...

European Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths), with a currently known inventory of approximately 11,000 species, are generally considered well-researched. However, a new genus and species from the ...