Known as one of the largest and most beautiful moths in North America, the polyphemus moth can be found throughout most of the country. It’s named after Polyphemus, the cyclops from Greek mythology, ...

MILLERSBURG – Encased in a series of cabinets, dozens of moth and butterfly displays sit in neatly arranged frames and mounts, waiting to be unearthed for its next showing. More than 18,000 of the ...

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Moths are anything but ordinary. Around the world, these insects have evolved colors, shapes, and behaviors that make them look unreal. Here are 15 moth species that redefine what these insects can be ...