some have colourful and elaborate patterns that serve as a defence against hungry predators. There are many butterfly and moth species that have developed what appear to be extra eyes.These distinct ...

The Habrosyne has a pattern like a Native American rug ... the ultronia’s red and black, and the Io moth’s huge, eye-like spots – which are probably meant to scare away predators.

Scientists in China found a 2-foot-long predator with a “mesh pattern” on its eyes and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Jonathan Mabey via Unsplash As night fell across ...

Unfortunately, these scales are colorful to the sharp eye of a flying predator. But the moth’s developed an erratic pattern of flight many birds can’t follow. For the butterfly caterpillar ...

Moths are often unfairly thought of as butterflies' drab cousins. But there are lots of wonderfully colourful species and plenty with dramatic patterns, including in the UK. Whether you are a seasoned ...

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It ended up landing literally on my eye ball. So I went to get at it with my right hand and then it was the left hand that ended up taking it down." That wouldn't be the last of the moths ...