The small white moth, Topiris candidella, was described in 1863 by Francis Walker but was dismissed in 1927 by leading entomologist Edward Meyrick as "better neglected," having suffered ...

The small white moth, Topiris candidella, was described in 1863 by Francis Walker but was dismissed in 1927 by leading entomologist Edward Meyrick as "better neglected" having suffered substantial ...

It’s the time of year to keep your eyes peeled for browntail moth webs, as they’re more active as the weather warms.

According to the MSU Extension Office, the first sign of a box tree moth infestation is yellowing. If the plant appears damaged, it should be checked for caterpillars “which are lime green with black ...

Consisting of just a thorax and a couple of wings, you’d be forgiven for thinking that a 1.2-centimetre-long off-white moth in the depths of the Natural History Museum’s collections is past its prime.