The proboscis, a specialized feeding structure found in butterflies and moths, plays a crucial role in their ability to feed on nectar and other fluids. This elongated mouthpart is adapted for ...

Researchers reported last week (February 27) in Cell Reports that a different area in the olfactory center of the moth’s brain is involved in processing egg-laying from feeding cues. “By using ...

The hummingbird hawk-moth is partial to flowers with tube-shaped petals and uses its long, curled proboscis — an elongated ...

Wing it as a majestic moth with this head piece, complete with proboscis (a moth's tongue-like mouthpart) and antennae. To get started, print out two copies of the antennae template PDF (3.7MB). a ...

Caption Researchers conditioned a moth to extend its proboscis in anticipation of a dollop of sucrose after being given a scent cue to study how the insect learned. Understanding how associations ...

A proboscis is the elongated mouth part that butterflies use ... Darwin died in 1882, but the moth was not discovered until 1903. Dr Ian Kitching, a Museum hawkmoth expert, says, 'The plant and the ...