The Luna moth represents rebirth, transformation, and hope. Known by the scientific name Actias luna, this nocturnal insect ...

As the UK’s only silk moth, its caterpillars spin silk cocoons for over-wintering. Although relatively widespread, the ...

The Museum’s digitisation team has undertaken a year-long project to digitise the giant butterfly-moths, also known as the Castniidae collection. Digitiser Glory Turnbull shares more. The Museum holds ...

Bow down to the majesty and glory of this emperor moth caterpillar’s regal appearance, with its crown of light blue spiked spheres. This caterpillar will eventually transform into a large moth with ...

One of the goliaths of the insect world, the atlas moth is a gentle giant – but behind every oversized moth is a very hungry caterpillar. The atlas moth is among the biggest insects on the planet, ...