The University of Florida researchers recently discovered that “tequila worms” are, in fact, moth larvae. The “worms” are placed inside bottles of mezcal to enhance the color and flavor of the alcohol ...
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Why do moths eat clothes?

It feels personal when you pull out a jumper, and it’s got little holes in it, like a moth has […] ...
Box tree moth larvae and webbing. Box tree moths overwinter as larvae. Once temperatures rise, overwintering larvae emerge and typically begin feeding in March, continuing until they pupate in late ...
It’s happened to the best of us. You’ve been patiently waiting out the year for sweater weather, and when you finally reach into your closet to grab your favorite cardigan, you discover that moths ...
Black poplar leaves infected by fungi are especially susceptible to attack by gypsy moth caterpillars. A research team found that young larvae that fed on leaves covered with fungal spores grew faster ...