CK-12 Foundation
Natural Selection: Peppered Moths
Can human activity influence the colors of moths? The simulation explains how pollution changed the color of tree bark, which led to the survival of a different variation of moths. It also discusses the shift back as air quality improves.
Curated OER
Who am I?
Here is a colorful worksheet that has learners identify 16 different kinds of insects. Each insect has an accurate and colorful drawing associated with it. The insect names are at the bottom of the worksheet, and pupils must match up...
Curated OER
Butterflies
Butterflies and moths are the stars of this biology resource. In it, learners see how to distinguish a butterfly from a moth. They discover new vocabulary, perform an experiment, and do some coloring on pages that are embedded in the...
Curated OER
Butterfly or Moth?
Students compare and contrast the characteristics of the butterfly and the moth. Through classification, students observe the subtle differences in the moth and the butterfly. Students complete a worksheet classifying butterflies and...
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Clear Wing Moths
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Clear-wing Moths (Sesiidae), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this family and maps of its global distribution can also be found here.
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Diamond Backed Moth
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Diamond-backed Moths (Plutella xylostella), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can...