The Atlas Moth (Attacus atlas) is a species of moth in the family Saturniidae. The Atlas moth is widely considered the largest single species of moth in the world in terms of wingspan. An average Atlas moth female can have a wingspan up to 11 inches and have a wing […]
The Death Head Moth, also known as the Death’s-head hawkmoth, refers to any one of three moth species in the genus Acherontia (A. atropos, A. styx, and A. Lachesis). Atropos species is most commonly found in Europe and Africa while the other two species are mostly found in Asia. Death […]
Pheromones are one method used by many insects to communicate and navigate their world. According to Tom Eisner, an entomologist and ecologist known as “father of chemical ecology”, each insect may rely on approximately 100 different pheromones in its lifespan. These pheromones are used for finding food, protecting nest sites, […]