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Fuzzy caterpillar has sting 'like being hit with a baseball bat," and now we know why
By Sascha Pare published
Scientists have discovered proteins in the caterpillars' venom that fold up "like a little donut" to punch holes in the victim's cells, delivering extremely potent pain signals to the brain.

Ecologist Tim Blackburn: 'Moths pollinate a wider range of species than bees'
By Sascha Pare published
With colors ranging from candy pinks to golds and sometimes possessing wingspans as big as a bird's, moths are a fascinating group. Ecologist Tim Blackburn tells Live Science about the incredible, hidden world of moths.

Rarely seen supersized moth with 10-inch wingspan found at Australian school
By Harry Baker published
A gigantic moth that is almost never seen by humans was recently found on a building site at a school in Australia.

Watch a 'Godzilla' wasp dominate Mothra in this eerie lab video
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Scientists discovered a new species of aquatic wasp that reminds them of Godzilla.

Here's Why These Creepy Little Moths Have Noisy, Clicking Wings
By Rafi Letzter published
A group of moths has developed a crunchy, loud tool for warding off certain predators.

What on Earth? Freaky Moth with Hairy 'Butt Appendages' Stuns Facebook
By Laura Geggel published
A moth that looks like it crawled out of a shadowy underworld is freaking out Facebook users, including some who are wondering whether the creature in the post is even real.

Meet the Colorful Nocturnal Moths of 'Mariposas Nocturnas' (Photos)
By Mindy Weisberger published
Over 1,000 species of nocturnal moths come into the light, in the new book, “Mariposas Nocturnas.”

Small Honor: Tiny Moth Named for Trump
By Mindy Weisberger published
A miniscule moth with a wingspan measuring only 0.4 inches (9 millimeters) is the first species to be named for the soon-to-be president of the United States, Donald Trump.
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