In an impressive array of shapes, sizes, and colors, these are just a few of the beautiful moth species that give butterflies a run for the money. With a wingspan of nearly 8 inches, the comet ...

Another Madagascar saturniid deserves a mention, too: the Madagascan moon moth, or Argema mittrei. (Argema is Greek for “speckled eye.”) It’s sometimes called the “comet moth” because ...

Researchers mimic comet moth's silk fibers to make 'air-conditioned' fabric Date: May 17, 2018 Source: Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science Summary: In exploring the ...

There are over 160,000 species of moths worldwide, and they come in all different shapes and sizes. For example, the Comet Moth, native to the rainforests of Madagascar, boasts vibrant red and yellow ...

Although they are commonly called Madagascan moon moths, they are also often referred to as comet moths, alluding to their long tails. Male Madagascan moon moths have longer and slimmer tails than ...

Scanning electron micrographs of man-made fibers emulating the optical properties of comet moth cocoon fibers. Top row: Transverse and longitudinal cross-sections, respectively, of a synthesized ...

A rarely-seen comet with a reputation for colorful flare-ups is once again visible from Earth. Even more unusual is that the latest arrival of the comet — known officially as 12P/Pons-Brooks ...

a celestial moth and more in spectacular 35th anniversary photos Space photo of the day: Brilliant comet shines at sunset over observatory in Chile The object is around 750 feet (230 meters ...

Taking this premise further, Columbia Engineering scientists have performed studies that show how fibers produced by the caterpillars of the Madagascar comet moth (Argema mittrei), are superior in ...

Columbia Engineering researchers have discovered that fibers produced by the caterpillars of a wild silk moth, the Madagascar comet moth (Argema mittrei), are far superior in terms of brilliance and ...