The fruit-sucking moth (Eudocima aurantia) has long been known to resemble a leaf, but scientists have now discovered that its deception goes far deeper than meets the eye. Its wings, though flat ...

Butterfly and moth wings can be stunningly beautiful. More importantly, some have colourful and elaborate patterns that serve as a defence against hungry predators. There are many butterfly and moth ...

The banded tussock moth has a wing pattern that looks like a network ... and the Io moth’s huge, eye-like spots – which are probably meant to scare away predators. Moths are as worth ...

The female moths don't have legs or wings, so they can never venture far from their cocoons ... Their mouth parts are shaped like a harpoon, and are used to suck salt-rich liquid from the birds' eyes.

Only certain moths build cocoons ... And by day 16, the adult's legs, wings, eyes, and mouth are all present and in working order. Now, two weeks is a remarkably short time for all of this ...