Sonar pings from a hungry bat closing in can inspire hawkmoths to get their genitals trilling. The ultrasonic “eeeee” of scraping moth sex organs may serve as a last-second acoustic defense, says ...

The Death's-head hawk moth, recognizable by its skull-like thorax marking, is a harmless yet intriguing insect found across Africa, Asia, and Europe. This species employs unique defenses, including a ...

This news release is available in German. (Jena) Their arrival used to be perceived as a bad omen: Because of their scull-like markings on their backs the Death's head hawkmoths (Acherontia atropos) ...

It’s ‘skull’ repels birds, its squeaking genitalia baffle bats and it is covered in waxy particles better to raid honeybee nests One recent 31 October, I jumped from my chair at a sinister squeaking ...

Tiny radio transmitters were attached to these unusual moths to reveal their secret navigational skills. Migratory insects number in the trillions. They’re a major part of global ecosystems, helping ...