fromwww.theguardian.com3 weeks agoGardeners urged to collaborate to help moths and hover flies thrive in citiesThe research found that urban landscapes support 43% fewer pollinator species, with significant declines evident deeper in city areas.Environment
ArtsfromColossal1 month agoFrom Velvet and Vintage Textiles, Larysa Bernhardt Embroiders Otherworldly MothsMythology and folklore reveal complex symbolism in moths and butterflies, embodying dualities of beauty and risk.
fromwww.npr.org1 month agoComposer Ellie Wilson's new music is inspired by ecological data on moth movementsI really wanted to make something that was partly created by the insects themselves. That was really important to me.Music
Musicfromwww.theguardian.com1 month agoTiny melodies': musician uses moths' flight data to compose piece about their declineMoths are vital pollinators, and Ellie Wilson's music piece incorporates their flight data with live instruments.
OMG sciencefromNature2 months agoFlight simulator for moths reveals they navigate by starlightBogong moths use stars for navigation during migration across Australia.Humans expanded their habitats in diverse ecosystems before migrating out of Africa.