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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...