Picky eaters by day, buffet by night: Butterfly, moth diets sync to plant aromas Plant scent cycles shape diets and antennae size of pollinators, new research shows Date: April 3, 2025 Source ...

Colorado State University estimates there are 750 species of butterflies in the U.S. and 3,000 species of moths. The population of butterflies and moths is dropping due to habitat loss, pollution ...

The scent of blooming flowers and fresh plant life is not just a perk of springtime; it is a key driver in the survival and evolution of butterflies and moths. New research led by scientists at ...