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... that the Australian moth Abantiades latipennis (pictured) is well-adapted to surviving clearfelling and thrives in regrowth forests? (2009-06-10)
... that Clouded Magpie moths resemble bird droppings while they are resting on the upper surface of leaves? (2010-06-02)
... that Actinote zikani (specimen pictured) is one of only two butterflies on the IUCN's list of the 100 most threatened species? (2024-10-12)
... that the caterpillar of the moth Aglaope infausta can retract its head into its prothorax? (2010-05-26)
... that butterflies of the genus Anaea (example pictured) are said to have "commanded the admiration of even the most gold-mad conquistadores"? (2022-04-16)
... that the male Pink-Striped Oakworm Moth attracts females by buzzing similar to a bee? (2010-05-31)
... that the larvae of the Appalachian Azure, a species of gossamer wings butterfly, can only feed on the flowers of the black cohosh? (2009-05-15)
... that caterpillars of the Oak leafroller (pictured) and Oak leaftier moths are major defoliators of oak trees, with leafroller timber losses in Pennsylvania of over $100,000,000 in the early 1970s? (2009-11-06)
... that Pararistolochia praevenosa (pictured) is the food vine of the Richmond Birdwing butterfly? (2010-06-13)
... that the endangered Puerto Rico harlequin butterfly (pictured) can only lay its eggs on the prickly bush, which is losing its habitat? (2013-02-25)
... that caterpillars of the Red-necked Footman (pictured) feed on lichens? (2013-01-17)
... that Autographa sansoni is a four-winged moth that lives in the Pacific Northwest? (2012-08-15)
... that the only fossil of the extinct moth Baltimartyria sat on a paleoentomologist's desk for a number of years before being described in 2011? (2011-10-12)
... that the sugarcane shoot borer, the Gurdaspur borer and the gold-fringed rice stemborer are all parasitised by the fly Sturmiopsis inferens? (2016-05-31)
... that only one isolated population of the butterfly Boloria eunomia in Serbia is known? (2010-06-01)
... that Borocera cajani produces a form of wild silk that has been harvested for hundreds of years? (2021-11-29)
... that the Brimstone Moth has a variable life cycle of either one generation a year or two generations every three years? (2005-06-07)
... that hairs shed by caterpillars of the brown-tail moth can be wind-borne and cause a rash in humans similar to poison ivy? (2018-08-21)
... that Ceylon Rose (pictured) is a critically endangered endemic butterfly of Sri Lanka? (2009-11-14)
... that there are around 18,500 species of butterfly (Old World swallowtail pictured)? (2015-10-25)
... that the Mother Shipton Moth is named after the likeness of the legendary witch Ursula Southeil on its wings? (2008-10-31)
... that populations of the butterfly Henry's Elfin are growing in New England due to the introduction of buckthorn, which the butterflies now use as a host plant? (2009-04-21)
... that the Sheridan's Green Hairstreak is Wyoming's state butterfly? (2010-08-14)
... that the butterfly Calycopis pisis has a junior synonym named after American cartoonist Gary Larson? (2017-10-13)
... that some types of vampire moth can bite and drink human blood? (2008-10-31)
... that the animals described in Carl Linnaeus' Centuria Insectorum include the crab Hepatus epheliticus, the rhinoceros beetle Dynastes tityus (pictured), the scale insect Conchaspis capensis and the butterfly Catopsilia scylla? (2010-06-27)
... that the Ceylon Tree Nymph is the largest butterfly of the Danaidae family in Sri Lanka? (2009-06-25)
... that a whole cabbage plant can be devoured by the cabbage cluster caterpillars that hatch from a single egg cluster? (2017-03-10)
... that writer and publisher Bernard d’Abrera is a fervent creationist who blames environmental problems on the "waste" of studying evolution? (2007-07-31)
... that the Death's Head moth is named for the mark on its back, which resembles a human skull? (2004-08-03)
... that the new pine knot-horn is a serious pest of maritime pine plantations? (2019-08-04)
... that the relationship between the Dirini (example pictured) and its closest relative has been described by researchers as "odd"? (2025-02-07)
... that Richard B. Dominick, an amateur lepidopterist, collected over 25,000 moths over ten years at his Wedge Plantation (pictured) in South Carolina? (2009-05-25)
... that the family placement for the fossil moth genus Dominickus was not noticed until entomologist Norman Tindale was looking at pictures of modern moths from Australia? (2011-08-07)
... that the female Pavon Emperor looks like a California Sister? (2012-08-15)
... that a farewell gathering for entomologist Henry Edwards in the woods of Marin County in 1878 was the beginning of the Bohemian Club's tradition of a yearly encampment at the Bohemian Grove? (2009-08-02)
... that Elcysma westwoodi is considered "the most damaging lepidopteran pest of Prunus × yedoensis"? (2021-12-23)
... that the extinct moth Epiborkhausenites is noted for having very similar color patterning to the living species Tubuliferola josephinae and Hofmannophila pseudospretella? (2011-08-14)
... that a moth is being used in biological pest control of the sugarcane planthopper? (2019-12-11)
... that the life cycle of the no-brand crow may pass through several generations in a year? (2011-12-23)
... that because it is difficult to approach, the nymphalid butterfly Euptoieta claudia was given a genus name which means "easily scared" in Greek? (2009-02-12)
... that caterpillars of the Cape lappet moth (pictured) are described as "gregarious" because they clump together in great numbers for unknown reasons? (2013-11-14)
... that a member of the Gelechiidae family of moths is used to control spotted knapweed? (2004-06-09)
... that the Macleay's Swallowtail (pictured) is one of the most widely distributed Swallowtail butterflies in Australia? (2009-11-10)
... that cracker butterflies acquired their name because of the unusual sound that males produce as part of their territorial displays? (2006-05-21)
... that blue cracker and ringless blue cracker males create a cracking sound with their abdomen when pursuing a female? (2018-01-16)
... that adult pale crackers feed on rotting fruit, carrion, and mud? (2018-01-22)
... that the larvae of the starry night butterfly (pictured) accumulate toxic chemicals in their bodies, which make the adults distasteful to birds? (2018-01-13)
... that the butterfly Heliconius heurippa may be a separate species from—but a hybrid of—the species Heliconius cydno and Heliconius melpomene, a possible example of hybrid speciation? (2008-03-03)
... that despite its appearance, Hemaris thysbe (pictured) is not a hummingbird, but rather a moth? (2013-09-01)
... that butterfly collector Ian Heslop was once required to supervise an execution? (2023-09-02)
... that the larvae of the Cameraria ohridella moth destroy the leaves of the horse-chestnut tree? (2004-07-29)
... that the extinct Hydriomena? protrita was the first geometer moth to be described from the American fossil record? (2011-07-31)
... that Australia's most threatened butterfly is confined to a native range of less than 10 square kilometres (3.9 sq mi)? (2024-07-14)
... that amateur entomologist James John Joicey had a collection of 1.5 million butterflies? (2020-04-27)
... that the butterfly Kallima paralekta (pictured) is highly conspicuous in flight, but can instantly turn invisible upon landing? (2012-08-30)
... that Kricogonia lyside (pictured) can grow from egg to adult in as little as 13 days? (2009-08-30)
... that some insects drink the tears (example pictured) of their predators? (2025-05-03)
... that the extinct Eocene butterfly Prodryas persephone (pictured) from the Florissant Fossil Beds is the best preserved fossil lepidopteran discovered to date? (2011-07-31)
... that the long tails on the hindwings of the Luna moth (pictured) are thought to interfere with echolocation detection used by predatory bats? (2018-09-13)
... that female Marpesia zerynthia (pictured) rarely descend from the forest canopy, and are typically rounder and larger than their male counterparts? (2014-02-12)
... that the shiny chrysalis of Mechanitis butterflies (example pictured) might serve as temperature control during pupation? (2022-06-17)
... that the Miami blue butterfly may be the rarest insect in the United States, and that its continued survival may depend on a captive breeding program at the University of Florida? (2006-10-12)
... that Mimoides phaon (pictured) was the first swallowtail butterfly of the genus Mimoides to stray into the United States? (2010-11-20)
... that the caterpillars of the moth Mompha raschkiella cause a yellowish blotch on the leaves of Rosebay Willowherb that bleach rapidly after the caterpillars leave them? (2010-06-03)
... that anywhere from 60 million to 1 billion monarch butterflies spend the winter at the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve in central Mexico? (2010-12-21)
... that a newly described moth species, Neopalpa donaldtrumpi (pictured), was so named because its yellowish head scales reminded a scientist of Donald Trump's hairdo? (2017-01-21)
... that when the extinct forester moth Neurosymploca? oligocenica was described, a second fossil was known but unavailable for study? (2011-07-26)
... that the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory (resident butterfly pictured) imports up to 3,000 butterflies a month from around the world? (2010-08-04)
... that due to its long life cycle, the adult Great Arctic (pictured) is only seen every other year? (2011-01-03)
... that the caterpillar of the Western Tiger Swallowtail butterfly has large yellow eyespots? (2004-05-15)
... that the caterpillars of the Anise Swallowtail butterfly like to eat fennel? (2004-05-28)
... that the Grape Berry Moth is considered one of the worst insect pests on grapevines in the Eastern North American bioregion? (2013-11-19)
... that Pollanisus nielseni, a moth of Western Australia with brilliantly shiny wings, was given its species name in 2005 as a tribute to Ebbe Nielsen, a noted Danish entomologist? (2010-11-01)
... that the butterfly rare skipper was only known from five rivers in the United States until sometime in the 1980s? (2021-09-20)
... that Prodromus Entomology was the first book about Australia containing plates engraved in Australia? (2009-11-25)
... that the fossil butterfly Prodryas persephone (engraving pictured) is so well preserved that individual wing scales can be seen? (2010-08-02)
... that the specific name of Pterophorus pentadactyla, commonly known as the white plume moth, comes from the Greek for 'five fingers'? (2020-02-21)
... that according to the New Mexico Legislature, the Sandia Hairstreak butterfly "symbolizes the ability of New Mexican residents to thrive year-round in a semiarid climate"? (2008-08-30)
... that the larvae of the Silky Hairstreak secrete substances that attract ants? (2009-12-23)
... that the female Smith's blue butterfly has only seven days to feed, court, mate, and lay eggs? (2007-01-24)
... that the jute hairy caterpillar is a serious pest of fibre crops in India, sometimes occurring in epidemic outbreaks? (2020-09-22)
... that Styx's name derives from its seeming to have "come from the underworld"? (2021-12-07)
... that the larvae of the apple clearwing moth (adult pictured) create tunnels under the bark of fruit trees? (2014-06-19)
... that Thyrocopa is a genus of flightless moth endemic to Hawaii? (2008-08-10)
... that Polish entomologist Sergiusz Toll amassed a collection of about 8,000 bird eggs and 12,000 butterflies and moths while in Bydgoszcz? (2019-10-09)
... that Sloan’s Urania (Urania sloanus) (pictured), a Jamaican day flying moth of the Uraniidae family, was last reported in 1894 or 1895? (2007-10-11)
... that populations of the slender Scotch burnet (pictured), a European moth that lives in dry, lime-rich areas, have been declining? (2020-05-05)

Total pages in content type is 92

Featured pictures

A butterfly feeding on the tears of a turtle in Ecuador
Abantiades latipennis
Abraxas sylvata - Pargi-tähnikvaksik Keila
Adonis blue (Polyommatus bellargus) male underside 2
Amphipoea oculea - Keila
Arachnis picta edit1
Arctiidae caterpillar edit
Argynnis paphia Mitterbach 01
Attacus atlas qtl1
Attacus taprobanis-Kadavoor-2018-07-07-001
Balkan fritillary (Boloria graeca balcanica) Bulgaria
Balkan fritillary (Boloria graeca balcanica) underside Bulgaria
Bird-cherry ermine moth (Yponomeuta evonymella) caterpillars
Black swordtail (Graphium colonna) Maputo
Blue tiger (Tirumala limniace exoticus) male underside
Borbo cinnara (Rice swift) on a leaf
Brenthis ino - Keila
Brown hairstreak (Thecla betulae) Bulgaria
Cardinal (Argynnis pandora) female underside Dobruja
Cassius blue (Leptotes cassius theonus) underside
Ceramica pisi caterpillar (side view) - Keila
Chalkhill blue butterflies (Polyommatus coridon) mating 1
Charaxes brutus natalensis
Citrus Swallowtail Papilio demodocus
Clouded apollo (Parnassius mnemosyne) Slivnica
Clouded yellows (Colias croceus) mating Bulgaria
Colias dimera copulating
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus) male Turna
Common blues (Polyommatus icarus) mating, male (l) and female (r)
Common tiger (Danaus genutia genutia) male underside
Convolvulus hawk-moth (Agrius convolvuli) 2
Crimson-spotted forester (Euphaedra themis) male
Cucullia lucifuga caterpillar (side view) - Kulna
Danaid Eggfly Hypolimnas misippus
Danaus genutia female in Kerala, India
Dark blue tiger (Tirumala septentrionis dravidarum) male underside
Diaethria marchalii
Dwarf birch spinner (Eriogaster arbusculae) cocoon Dovrefjell
EL foto, Eimar Kull - PILT6519 kasekirilased
Eastern greenish black-tip (Euchloe penia) underside Macedonia
Euthalia aconthea (common baron) caterpillar in Si Phan Don Laos
Euthrix potatoria caterpillar (top view) - Keila
Gatekeeper (Pyronia tithonus) male 2
Gatekeeper (Pyronia tithonus) underside
Gold rim swallowtail (Battus polydamas jamaicensis) underside worn 2
Graphium caterpillar
Green hairstreak (Callophrys rubi) 3
Gynaephora selenitica - kuu-villkäpa röövik sirplutsernil
Heliconius charithonia 2021
Heliconius ismenius, Jardín Botánico de Múnich, Alemania, 2013-01-27, DD 02
Hemiolaus cobaltina
Hummingbird hawk moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) in flight
Hyles gallii - Keila1
Inachis io top MichaD
Inachis io top detail MichaD
Janetta forester (Euphaedra janetta) underside Ankasa
Kirinia roxelana male 1
Knapweed fritillary (Melitaea phoebe) underside Bulgaria
Lang's short tail blue (Leptotes pirithous) male underside
Lasiocampa quercus 4th instar caterpillar Keila (side view)
Leptosia nina-Kadavoor-2017-05-04-003
Lophocampa caryae caterpillar
Lycaena phlaeas - Kulna
Madagascar black-eye (Leptomyrina phidias)
Malachitfalter, Bambuspage, Siproeta stelenes 3
Malacosoma neustria Caterpillar
Map (Araschnia levana) form prorsa underside Piatra Craiului
Marpesia zerynthia
Marsh fritillaries (Euphydryas aurinia) mating
Marsh fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia) female underside
Microphoto-butterflywing
Morpho didius Male Dos MHNT
Morpho didius Male Ventre MHNT
Morpho rhetenor rhetenor MHNT dos
Morpho rhetenor rhetenor MHNT ventre
Narrow-banded dartwhite (Catasticta flisa postaurea) underside on Mimosa pudica
Nettle tree (Libythea celtis) Bulgaria
Noctua pronuba caterpillar - Keila
Open wing position of Lexias dirtea (Fabricius, 1793) - Dark Archduke (Female) puddling on rotten Neolamarckia cadamba flowerWLB
Pacific orange leafwing (Doleschallia tongana vomana) underside Taveuni
Papilio machaon - Swallowtail 1
Papilio polymnestor-Kadavoor-2016-07-27-002
Papilio ulysses (Linnaeus, 1758)
Parantica aglea at Nayikayam Thattu
Parthenos sylvia-Kadavoor-2016-06-25-001
Pelopidas sp
Pieris brassicae (caterpillar)
Pink-spotted hawk moth (Agrius cingulata) male
Plain tiger (Danaus chrysippus chrysippus) male underside
Poplar hawk-moth (Laothoe populi populi) male
Poplar hawk-moth (Laothoe populi) late instar larva
Pracht Passionsfalter, Philaethria dido 1
Pterophorus pentadactyla MHNT
Resedafalter am Morgen
Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus) underside
Rosy ermine moth (Trosia nigropunctigera)
SEM image of a Peacock wing, slant view 1
SEM image of a Peacock wing, slant view 2
SEM image of a Peacock wing, slant view 3
SEM image of a Peacock wing, slant view 4
Saturnia pavonia caterpillar (side view) - Niitvälja bog
Scalloped yellow glider (Cymothoe fumana fumana) female
Small heath (Coenonympha pamphilus) P
Spanish festoon (Zerynthia rumina)
Sphinx moth (Adhemarius gannascus)
Spotted fritillary (Melitaea didyma) underside Macedonia
Striped albatross (Appias olferna olferna) female underside with shield bug
Taractrocera ceramas Tamil Grass Dart by Jkadavoor
Tawny coster (Acraea terpsicore) underside 2 Komodo I
Three-spot grass yellow (Eurema blanda blanda) underside Phuket
Thymelicus sylvestris (female) - Kulna
Two-tailed pasha (Charaxes jasius jasius) Greece
Ulysses Butterfly - melbourne zoo
Zygaena filipendulae (top view) - Kulna
Zygaena lonicerae - Keila

Total pages in content type is 115

Former featured pictures

Blue morpho butterfly

Total pages in content type is 1

Good article nominees

Lachryphagy

Total pages in content type is 1

In the News articles

Homero Gómez González (2020-01-31)

Total pages in content type is 1

Main page featured articles

Chrysiridia rhipheus (2012-04-07)
Henry Edwards (entomologist) (2011-09-25)

Total pages in content type is 2

Picture of the day pictures

A butterfly feeding on the tears of a turtle in Ecuador (2018-08-04)
Abantiades latipennis (2010-11-23)
Abraxas sylvata - Pargi-tähnikvaksik Keila (2018-04-09)
Adonis blue (Polyommatus bellargus) male underside 2 (2021-05-25)
Amphipoea oculea - Keila (2024-12-26)
Arachnis picta edit1 (2009-02-28)
Arctiidae caterpillar edit (2012-01-13)
Attacus atlas qtl1 (2013-08-03)
Attacus taprobanis-Kadavoor-2018-07-07-001 (2021-12-09)
Balkan fritillary (Boloria graeca balcanica) Bulgaria (2022-12-29)
Balkan fritillary (Boloria graeca balcanica) underside Bulgaria (2023-04-19)
Bird-cherry ermine moth (Yponomeuta evonymella) caterpillars (2020-11-24)
Blue morpho butterfly (2004-06-01)
Blue tiger (Tirumala limniace exoticus) male underside (2023-03-06)
Borbo cinnara (Rice swift) on a leaf (2022-03-31)
Brown hairstreak (Thecla betulae) Bulgaria (2020-10-30)
Cassius blue (Leptotes cassius theonus) underside (2018-02-25)
Ceramica pisi caterpillar (side view) - Keila (2024-08-16)
Chalkhill blue butterflies (Polyommatus coridon) mating 1 (2023-03-25)
Charaxes brutus natalensis (2010-12-17)
Citrus Swallowtail Papilio demodocus (2010-01-29)
Clouded apollo (Parnassius mnemosyne) Slivnica (2025-07-17)
Clouded yellows (Colias croceus) mating Bulgaria (2025-01-10)
Colias dimera copulating (2021-06-07)
Common blues (Polyommatus icarus) mating, male (l) and female (r) (2020-08-23)
Common tiger (Danaus genutia genutia) male underside (2021-04-07)
Convolvulus hawk-moth (Agrius convolvuli) 2 (2020-10-11)
Crimson-spotted forester (Euphaedra themis) male (2025-05-10)
Danaid Eggfly Hypolimnas misippus (2010-03-21)
Danaus genutia female in Kerala, India (2018-10-19)
Dark blue tiger (Tirumala septentrionis dravidarum) male underside (2024-09-10)
Diaethria marchalii (2014-02-18)
Eastern greenish black-tip (Euchloe penia) underside Macedonia (2024-06-09)
Euthalia aconthea (common baron) caterpillar in Si Phan Don Laos (2023-06-29)
Euthrix potatoria caterpillar (top view) - Keila (2025-05-01)
Gatekeeper (Pyronia tithonus) male 2 (2025-04-10)
Gatekeeper (Pyronia tithonus) underside (2024-04-10)
Gold rim swallowtail (Battus polydamas jamaicensis) underside worn 2 (2019-09-19)
Graphium caterpillar (2010-04-20)
Green hairstreak (Callophrys rubi) 3 (2019-06-01)
Gynaephora selenitica - kuu-villkäpa röövik sirplutsernil (2015-04-13)
Heliconius charithonia 2021 (2023-10-22)
Heliconius ismenius, Jardín Botánico de Múnich, Alemania, 2013-01-27, DD 02 (2017-08-03)
Hummingbird hawk moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) in flight (2023-09-17)
Hyles gallii - Keila1 (2023-11-28)
Inachis io top MichaD (2012-02-06)
Inachis io top detail MichaD (2012-02-06)
Kirinia roxelana male 1 (2020-08-11)
Lang's short tail blue (Leptotes pirithous) male underside (2018-06-10)
Lasiocampa quercus 4th instar caterpillar Keila (side view) (2025-02-19)
Leptosia nina-Kadavoor-2017-05-04-003 (2021-07-23)
Malachitfalter, Bambuspage, Siproeta stelenes 3 (2016-04-24)
Malacosoma neustria Caterpillar (2014-02-07)
Map (Araschnia levana) form prorsa underside Piatra Craiului (2025-08-07)
Marpesia zerynthia (2014-05-25)
Marsh fritillaries (Euphydryas aurinia) mating (2021-10-29)
Marsh fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia) female underside (2019-12-15)
Microphoto-butterflywing (2012-02-06)
Morpho didius Male Dos MHNT (2016-08-20)
Morpho didius Male Ventre MHNT (2016-08-20)
Papilio machaon - Swallowtail 1 (2019-02-21)
Papilio polymnestor-Kadavoor-2016-07-27-002 (2021-09-10)
Papilio ulysses (Linnaeus, 1758) (2013-12-08)
Parantica aglea at Nayikayam Thattu (2018-11-25)
Parthenos sylvia-Kadavoor-2016-06-25-001 (2020-07-13)
Pelopidas sp (2010-11-03)
Pieris brassicae (caterpillar) (2021-09-01)
Pink-spotted hawk moth (Agrius cingulata) male (2023-10-07)
Plain tiger (Danaus chrysippus chrysippus) male underside (2024-01-05)
Poplar hawk-moth (Laothoe populi) late instar larva (2024-06-03)
Pracht Passionsfalter, Philaethria dido 1 (2014-04-09)
Pterophorus pentadactyla MHNT (2020-04-17)
Resedafalter am Morgen (2023-11-15)
Rosy ermine moth (Trosia nigropunctigera) (2022-02-07)
SEM image of a Peacock wing, slant view 1 (2012-02-06)
SEM image of a Peacock wing, slant view 2 (2012-02-06)
SEM image of a Peacock wing, slant view 3 (2012-02-06)
SEM image of a Peacock wing, slant view 4 (2012-02-06)
Small heath (Coenonympha pamphilus) P (2017-07-10)
Spanish festoon (Zerynthia rumina) (2024-08-08)
Sphinx moth (Adhemarius gannascus) (2022-11-03)
Spotted fritillary (Melitaea didyma) underside Macedonia (2019-08-01)
Taractrocera ceramas Tamil Grass Dart by Jkadavoor (2017-09-14)
Tawny coster (Acraea terpsicore) underside 2 Komodo I (2024-05-28)
Two-tailed pasha (Charaxes jasius jasius) Greece (2022-01-22)
Ulysses Butterfly - melbourne zoo (2007-05-30)
Zygaena filipendulae (top view) - Kulna (2024-06-19)

Total pages in content type is 87

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